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Organic Citrus Fiber: Nature’s Upcycled Food

The organic food market exploded over the past few decades. What started with a heightened demand for organic fruits and vegetables expanded into other categories such as canned foods, bakery flours, sauces and spices. According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), the U.S. organic food sales in 2020 grew 12.8% to a new high of $56.4 billion. And about 6 percent of the food sold in the United States was certified organic. However, the U.S. is not alone with demanding more organic foods on the market. This trend streams across the globe in other regions like Europe and Asia Pacific….

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Reduced Sugar Fruit Preparations using Citrus Fiber

Reduced Sugar Fruit Preparations: Clean Label Texture

Low sugar? Reduced sugar? No added sugar? Do any of these claims ring a bell? Today, reducing the amount of sugar in food products is one spoke on the health and wellness wheel. Some issues driving this trend include an escalating diabetes population, childhood nutrition concerns and the high prevalence of obesity. Reducing Sugar Challenges in Formulations Reducing sugar in food products is no easy feat. Sugar not only complements other ingredients to produce mouthwatering flavor, but it also provides some functionality in certain foods. For example, not only does the developer need to adjust the sweetness and flavor, but…

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