Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber
Citri-Fi is a clean label and natural citrus fiber that provides multiple functionalities that can be used to improve product texture, nutrition, costs and labeling.
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Key Differentiating Features
- High water holding capacity
- Emulsification properties
- Gelling properties in low pH/high Brix conditions
- Heat and pH stability
- Freeze/thaw Stability
- Replacement for chemical or synthetic ingredients
Key Attributes
- Natural | Clean Label
- Plant-based
- Vegan | Vegetarian
- Non-allergenic | Gluten-free
- USDA Certified Organic Available
- Non-GMO Project Certified
Citri-Fi Functional Benefits in Food Applications
View all of Citri-Fi Food Applications here.
| Food Applications | Functional Benefits |
|---|---|
| Bakery | • Egg Reduction • Improved Freshness over Time • Improved Gluten-free Products • Moisture Retention • Natural Emulsifier • Oil Reduction |
| Beverages | • Clouding Agent • Emulsification Stabilization • Gum Replacement • Thickener • Tomato Paste Extender |
| Dressings & Sauces | • Emulsification • Gum & Starch Replacement • Mouthfeel • Pulp Extension • Stabilization • Tomato Paste Extender • Thickener |
| Dairy | • Emulsification • Reduced Syneresis • Stabilization • Thickener |
| Dairy Alternatives | • Emulsification • Freeze/thaw Stability • Full Body Mouthfeel & Texture • High Process Stability • Reduced Syneresis |
| Food Applications | Functional Benefits |
|---|---|
| Frozen Foods | • Fat Reduction • Ice Crystal Reduction • Stabilization |
| Meat Substitutes | • Binding • Emulsification • Juiciness & Succulence • Meat-like Texture |
| Pet Food & Treats | • Binding • Improved Flowability • Moisture Retention • Reduced Stickiness • Strengthening • Texturizer |
| Plating | • Flowable Powders • Functionality in Final Food • Up to 30% Oil Load |
| Processed Meats | • Juiciness • Phosphate Replacement • Purge Reduction • Yield Improvement |
| Supplements & Sports Nutrition | • Adds Viscosity • Anti-sticking Coating • Emulsification • Binding • Clouding • Heat Stability • Improved Mouthfeel & Body • Improved Texture • Low pH Stability • Stabilization Capabilities • Thickener |
Cleaning up Your Labels with Citrus Fiber
Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber is commonly used to replace or reduce ingredients that may not be considered clean label or natural. Depending on the food application, this citrus fiber powder can replace specific ingredients while maintaining superior quality.
| Ingredient Categories | Hydrocolloids | Chemical-based | Health & Wellness | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Categories | Starches | Gums | Carrageenan | Pectin | Stabilizers | Emulsifiers | Phosphates | Silicates | Wheat Gluten | Egg Reduction | Fat/Oils |
| Bakery | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Beverages | O | O | O | O | O | ||||||
| Confection | O | ||||||||||
| Dairy | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Dairy Alternatives | O | O | O | ||||||||
| Dressings/Sauces | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Meat Substitutes | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Plating | O | O | O | O | |||||||
| Processed Meats | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
