Citrus Fiber Benefits in Beverage and Drinks
Water Holding, Emulsification and Pulp Extension in Ready-to-Drink Beverages
Citri-Fi® citrus fiber provides high water holding capacity and emulsification properties due to its sustainable process and composition. As a result, these two functionalities are key in creating beverage ingredient solutions. For instance, this natural citrus fiber is heat and low pH stable. And Citri-Fi provides clouding and body to improve mouthfeel and texture of RTD beverages.
Fruit Pulp & Tomato Paste Extender
In addition to quality, Citri-Fi can extend fruit, vegetable pulp or tomato paste to provide cost savings in certain refreshments. This natural citrus fiber creates that full body and pulpy mouthfeel that consumers expect. This is key in smoothies, yogurt-based beverages and pulpy drinks.
Clean Label Beverages
Also, this natural ingredient can replace or extend certain gums, carrageenan, starches and other stabilizers to improve the food product labeling. At the same time, Citri-Fi improves the texture, nutrition and quality of beverages. Citri-Fi’s labeling options include citrus fiber, citrus flour or dried citrus pulp. Hence, this labeling resonates well in the clean label and natural drinkable markets. As a matter of fact, citrus fiber is recognized by consumers. Therefore, this is an ideal clean label fiber for fruit-based drinks.
Ultimately, Citri-Fi citrus fiber provides the following benefits in a variety of beverages such as acidified protein drinks, fruit juice, cultured drinkable yogurt, instant protein beverages, dairy alternatives, ready-to-drink beverages, smoothies and vegetable-based drinks:
- Body
- Clouding agent
- Emulsification
- Heat stability
- Improved mouthfeel
- pH stability
- Pulpiness
- Pulp replacement or extension
- Stabilization
- Texture
- Thickener
- Tomato Paste Extender
| Food Application | Citri-Fi Product | Target Benefits | Recommended Usage Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acidified Protein Drinks | 100FG, 100M40 | • Emulsification • Mouthfeel | 0.10% - 0.60% |
| Fruit/Tomato Juice | 100, 100FG, 600FG, 600M40 | • Clouding Agent • Emulsification • Extension • Improved Mouthfeel • Pulp Replacement | 0.10% - 2.00% |
| Powdered | 100, 100FG | • Clouding Agent • Improved Mouthfeel • Stabilization Capabilities | 0.25% - 1.00% |
| RTD Drinks | 100FG, 100M40 | • Clouding • Emulsification • Mouthfeel & Body • pH Stability | 0.10% - 0.60% |
| Smoothie | 100, 100FG, 100M40, 200FG, 600FG | • Adds Viscosity • Improved Mouthfeel | 0.25% - 1.50% |
| Vegetable Drinks | 100FG, 100M40, 600FG | • Emulsification • Mouthfeel & Body • Pulpiness • Stability | 0.05% - 0.60% |
