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Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre - Myths about Fibers
October 31, 2019
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BLOG: Breaking the Myths about Fibers such as Natural Citrus Fiber

Myth #1: All Fibers are the Same When customers hear or think about the word dietary fiber, they automatically assume fiber fortification. And the first thing out of their mouth is “We don’t need to work with any other dietary fiber. We have plenty on our bench.” In their mind, all fibers are the same. We need to tell the truth about fibers. Today, some dietary fibers are now hybrids between the insoluble and soluble world. They are more functional due to their unique composition. As a result, these functional fibers not only register as dietary fiber, but also they…

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Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber / fibre improves texture and stability in clean label yogurts: Top Facts to Know
October 31, 2019
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BLOG: Top 5 Things you Need to Know about Clean Label Yogurt

1. Yogurt manufacturers are cleaning up their label. Yogurt, started its life with simple ingredients during a time where refrigeration and shelf stability was limited. In the past, yogurt textures depended on the natural cultures in the environment and milk type used. Today, there is a spectrum of yogurt textures littered on the retail shelves. This is partly due to the use of varying stabilizers, fruit fillings, processing techniques and dairy bases in addition to the cultures. Right when yogurt manufacturers had dialed in their formulation and put their processes on auto-pilot, the market shifted. This shift was towards cleaner…

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Fiberstar Frequently Asked Questions About Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre
October 14, 2019
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BLOG: Top Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Citri-Fi Frequently Asked Questions When the Fiberstar team works with developers, several frequently asked questions arise about Citri-Fi citrus fiber. Since this fiber is a highly functional fibers and not typically used for fiber fortification, manufacturers inquire more about its benefits. 1.  What is Citri-Fi® and what is it’s base material? Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber is made from byproduct of the citrus juicing process. This natural fiber is made from the following: juice cells, peels, rag or segment membranes and cores from mandarin oranges (excluding bitter oranges) lemons, limes grapefruits and tangerines. Citri-Fi has about 74% dietary fiber where 38%…

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October 14, 2019
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Fiberstar, Inc. Showcases Citri-Fi® Natural Citrus Fiber to Replace Phosphates in Meats

RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin, July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Exceeding total intake of phosphates from foods is a growing concern among many in Europe. As a result, this red flag triggered groups to re-evaluate safe levels of consumption. Many foods use phosphates since they improve food safety. However, today, there are phosphate replacement solutions available in the marketplace. One solution includes Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber. This clean label fiber is produced with no chemical modifications. Citri-Fi provides high water holding capacity and emulsification properties. As a result, there are several ways to use this ingredient to replace phosphates in meats. First,…

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May 16, 2019
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Fiberstar, Inc. Unlocks the Science Behind Clean Label Emulsification in Food

The market demands natural ingredients that provide clean label emulsification in food and beverages. Citri-Fi is a clean label, functional fiber that provides emulsification properties. A recent comprehensive study generated a road map in how to create stable and high quality foods requiring emulsification.  Emulsifiers are the magic bullet when creating uniform oil and water mixtures. As a result, food and beverage products rely on these ingredients to create stable quality food that can withstand shelf-life conditions. However, today, consumers demand more natural sounding label declarations. This paradigm shift triggers food formulators to seek out alternatives for starches, gums and…

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Smoothies - Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre Stabilization & Texture
May 9, 2019
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BLOG: The Rough and the Smoothie

RTD fruit smoothies face texture, mouthfeel and stability challenges. Citri-Fi® natural citrus fiber provides clean label stabilization and texturizing which improves the quality over the smoothie’s shelf-life.   When the smoothie trend hit, consumers followed suit with high enthusiasm. Patrons flocked to the stores buying high end blenders, smoothie mixes and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Each morning, they thumbed through ideas on social media or e-cookbooks searching for the ultimate recipe. And for those who boycotted brick and mortars, there was always the option of ordering the smoothie kits on-line. While these do-it-yourself’ers (DIY) took pride in mixing…

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March 4, 2019
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Water Works (Meat and Poultry)

Yield improvement in meat and poultry is possible by holding more water. There are several methods available to increase water holding and yield. One in particular is using Citri-Fi natural citrus flour. When used with rice starch, Citri-Fi  can replace phosphates in meat and poultry while maintaining high yields. Learn more about improving yields and the pros and cons of different approaches – Water Works (Meat and Poultry) Looking for a sample or have technical questions, please contact us  HERE!

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February 21, 2019
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Fiberstar, Inc. Announces a Clean and Novel Way to Replace Phosphates in Meat and Poultry

The food industry’s transparency movement is creating opportunities for meat and poultry processors to clean up their labels while maintaining high yields and quality. Citri-Fi® natural citrus flour provides high water holding and emulsification properties which when used in conjunction with sodium carbonate helps processors remove phosphates while maintaining a clean label.   Clean label food is not just another passing trend in the limelight. This fast-growing movement is now expected when creating natural foods and beverages. It is quite common to spot consumers running their index finger across the back of food packaging reading the fine print. Yet, meat…

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Cream-filled Pastry - Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre Emulsification
February 4, 2019
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BLOG: Cream Fillings for Bakery – The Freezer’s Princess

Cream fillings in bakery products are delicious fresh. However, when frozen, these products lose their reign in quality. Citri-Fi natural fiber is an ideal clean solution that helps stabilize cream-based components in various processing and storage conditions including freeze/thaw. Imagine you are walking down the street and the smell of warm butter and sugar lasso you into the nearest patisserie. Once through the door, your eyes light up as you stare at the assortment of eclairs, pies, Danishes and croissants. And in the middle of this sweet Eden sits the puffed pastry filled with thick, luscious cream. She is the…

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Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre Improves Dressings and Sauces by Improving Texture, Stability and Emulsification
January 23, 2019
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BLOG: Yogurt Dressings Find a Natural Fit

When relying on natural ingredients, clean label food dressings encounter stability challenges. Citri-Fi® natural citrus fiber’s high water and oil holding functionalities provides the stability and quality that developers strive to achieve. Every month, new food dressings hit the store shelves touting new flavors and textures. This innovation engine is fueled by merging dressings within its own category or across food categories like dairy yogurt. Dressings come in all textures, flavors and colors. Some even create new textures such as adding spices, herbs and gourmet cheese particulates. So why not yogurt in a dressing? But wait, clean label is the…

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