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Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber / Fibre Improves Stability, Emulsification and Label of Cream-based Foods
March 12, 2020
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BLOG: Cleaning up Cream-based Foods using Citrus Fiber

Citri-Fi® citrus fiber improves cream-based foods by stabilizing oil and water (emulsification) and creating a rich and full body mouthfeel. Moreover, this natural ingredient improves labeling by replacing starches, gums and other chemical stabilizers. One of the mouth’s favorite past time is seeking out creamy and rich foods. Cream-based foods range from cottage cheese dressing, cole slaw dressing and cooking creams. Also, this term includes whipping creams and foods as well as cream cheese, spreads and dips. Many foods containing a creamy profile originate from dairy-bases. On the other hand, there are many non-dairy creamy foods on the market due…

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Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber/ Fibre Provides High Water Holding and Emulsification to Food Products
January 6, 2020
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BLOG: Top 5 Most Read Fiberstar Editorial Posts in 2019

Fiberstar continues to broadcast top line information about Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber and how this functional fiber fits the market need. As a result, the top 5 topics below highlight the key interests. However, though these may be the top 5, our article archives capture topics ranging from food applications to ingredient functionality.  Please check out the other archived articles about natural citrus fiber HERE:  1.  Citri-Fi 100 Natural Citrus Fiber Clean Label Gelling Pectin Replacement This natural citrus fiber contains native pectin content which can be activated in low pH and high Brix conditions. As a result, using Citri-Fi…

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Citri-Fi citrus fiber/ fibre improves texture and thickness of clean label natural soups
October 31, 2019
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BLOG: Warming up to Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber in Natural Soups

Tomato soup and grilled cheese. Broccoli cheddar soup. Chicken tortilla soup. Sink back in your chair and let your mouth water. Granted this is a tiny selection of what the world has to offer when it comes to natural soup. Every country around the globe has at least one soup often a staple of their land. A simple food which uses leftovers, catch of the day or what is on hand turns into a diverse array of styles, flavors and textures. As a result, the spectrum is wide. Clear broths are on one side while hearty stews are on the…

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Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre used to make Better-for-you Snacks
October 31, 2019
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Snacks: Creating Better-for-You Foods

Improving Snack Foods using Citrus Fiber There are many solutions sets when creating better-for-you snack foods. For instance, Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber reduces fat and/or oil content in snacks like cookies, biscuits and baked bars. This natural citrus fiber retains moisture which improves texture and quality over time. In addition, Citri-Fi cleans up labels in snack foods. Citri-Fi labeling includes citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus pulp which resonates well in the clean label market. To learn more about how to create healthier snacks, read this article: Snackfood and Wholesale Bakery: Formulation strategies for developing better-for-you snacks and baked goods…

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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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