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Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber in Plant-based Foods
January 19, 2021
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Top 5 Blog Topics in 2020 about Citrus Fiber in Plant Foods

The year 2020 was a year full of change and evolution. For instance, the food industry lived through the most radical shifts in consumption behavior which affected all spectrum of the supply chain. Despite the disruption, many food businesses thrived. And some perished. But for a natural food ingredient company, this year drove innovation in specific areas including clean label and plant-based foods. Much of this was due to consumers reflection on their ability to stay healthy. Citrus Fiber in Clean Label and Plant-based Foods The clean label trend took hold of the market several years ago. And now the…

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Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Improves Quality of Natural Plant-based Foods
January 12, 2021
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Top 5 Videos in 2020: Natural Plant-based Foods

In 2020, the COVID pandemic sent a shock wave through the consumer markets especially when it related to food. In the beginning, consumers panicked and cleaned out pasta shelves, frozen food bins and stacks of canned goods. Aisles were left bear with oscillating signs hanging on single screws. Food service venues shut down in several parts of the U.S. to minimize the spread. However, despite the short-term erratic behavior, there is one consistency that evolved from the crisis – consumers shifted gears in food consumption. As a result, plant-based foods emerged in the spotlight. With the COVID pandemic lingering in…

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January 5, 2021
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Fiberstar, Inc. Joins the Plant-based Foods Association (PBFA)

Fiberstar, Inc. joined the Plant-based Foods Association. This organization supports plant-based companies so that they succeed and thrive in the food industry. Since Fiberstar offers a portfolio of nature-based citrus fibers, this organization fits the company’s vision. “We look forward to playing a bigger role in the plant-based foods industry.” says President and CEO, John Haen. “The Company’s superior line of highly functional citrus fibers are key to creating quality plant-based products.” Citrus Fiber in Meat Substitutes & Dairy Alternatives Fiberstar manufactures Citri-Fi® citrus fiber which is produced from byproduct of the citrus juicing process. Because the patented process is free…

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Making oat milk using citrus fiber to improve stability and enhance mouthfeel
December 1, 2020
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Making Oat Milk using Clean Label Citrus Fiber

You know the saying, “there is a flavor for everyone”. This also applies to plant-based milks too. Today, the market offers a plant-based milk for everyone. Though almond milk remains the top contender in the plant milk world, other bases are making strides. For instance, oat milk continues to rise like a star due to its versatility, healthy halo reputation and creamy texture. Some oat milks rely on stabilizers such as gellan gum to improve the texture and stability. However, many oat milks on the market depend on the beta-glucan innately tucked away in the oat itself to create high…

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Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Improves Nutri-Score and Nutrition Labels of Foods
November 10, 2020
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Improve Your Nutri-Score using Citrus Fiber in Foods

The Nutri-Score is a type of traffic light system which helps consumers in the EU to choose “healthier” foods. For instance, this scoring system classifies foods and beverages into five groups starting with A (green) to E (red). Food ingredients are ranked from 1 to 10 which is then summed up to calculate a letter grade. It is this letter grade that highlights whether the food is healthy or not. For example, ingredients like sugar, saturated fats and sodium worsens the score. On the other hand ingredients like protein and dietary fiber improves the score. From this nutrition label, consumers…

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Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Minimizes Syneresis and Creates Thicker Textures in Plant-based Yogurt
October 27, 2020
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Plant-based Yogurts: Top Facts to Know

Plant-based Yogurts Bases – Old and New Years ago, the only non-dairy yogurts found on the grocery shelves ranged from soy to rice based. However, today, this expanded into a variety of options. Other dairy-free bases moving up in rank include: almond, coconut, hemp, cashew and oat. Moreover, plant-based yogurts now reside next to their animal-based counterparts in the grocery store. As a result, this gives consumers an opportunity to try something new or use these products as a gateway to a plant-based lifestyle. In the end, plant milks will provide the segway into dairy-free yogurts. As a result, new…

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Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Natural Emulsifier for Sauce and Dressings
October 6, 2020
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Sauces & Meat Substitutes: Citrus Fiber Successes

Citri-Fi® citrus fiber provides multiple functionalities which benefits various food products. For instance, in September, 2020 despite the numerous citrus fiber wins, two categories stood out – sauces and meat substitutes. So, what do these three foods have in common? All require emulsification in order to create stability. At the same time, finding a natural emulsifier is an even bigger challenge. Creamy and Emulsified Stable Sauces In sauces, Citri-Fi citrus fiber provides several benefits. For example, in dressings and condiments like vegan mayonnaise, Citri-Fi 100M40 (0.25% to 1.50%) emulsifies the oil and water to create a creamy texture. This emulsion…

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Hydrating Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Activates the Functional Benefits in Food Products
September 29, 2020
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Hydrating Citrus Fiber – Citri-Fi® Functional Fiber

Fiberstar’s Citri-Fi® citrus fiber provides natural functional benefits which improve food product stability and quality. However, hydrating citrus fiber is key. Due to the natural fiber’s composition of both insoluble and soluble fiber, which contains natural intact pectin, Citri-Fi provides high water holding and emulsification properties. As a result, product developers create products with cleaner food labels without compromising quality. Fiberstar’s technical service team highlighted the below critical success factors when hydrating citrus fiber. 1) Why is hydrating Citri-Fi citrus fiber important when used in food products? Citri-Fi citrus fiber is created from byproduct of the citrus juicing industry. The…

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New Video Series: Replace Methyl Cellulose in Meat Alternatives using Citri-Fi® Citrus Fiber
September 4, 2020
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Replace Methyl Cellulose in Meat Analogs Video Series

Fiberstar, Inc. released a video series covering the three new solutions using citrus fiber to clean up meat alternative labels. For instance, the videos demonstrate how to create the meat-free or vegan patties using specific ingredients, equipment and methods. Ultimately, the citrus fiber replaces methyl cellulose and creates the meat-like texture and bite that consumers expect. Fiberstar launched three new solutions sets using natural citrus fiber to replace methyl cellulose in meat alternatives. As a result, these innovative solutions meet the three requirements when developing meat substitutes. First, it needs to create meat-like appearance and texture. Secondly, the solution set…

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Citri-Fi® Citrus Fiber Improves Meat Substitute Foods like Vegan Meats by Creating Juicy, Succulent, Meat-like Texture and Apperance
August 19, 2020
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Meat Substitute Foods: Creating Clean Labels using Citrus Fiber

Creating clean label meat substitutes is possible by using natural ingredients like citrus fiber which holds a lot of water to enhance juiciness, serves as a natural emulsifier and creates the meat-like appearance and texture that consumers expect when eating plant-based meats. Meat substitute food products popped up in the market like the color neon in the 1980’s. However, unlike neon which faded as fast as it illuminated the fashion world, plant-based food products are now the new normal. Environmental and health concerns steered meat alternatives into the food industry limelight. Because of this, plant-based is a long-term life style…

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