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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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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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Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber/ Fibre Provides Emulsification and Water Holding
January 13, 2020
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BLOG: Top 5 Videos Watched in 2019 – Citri-Fi® Citrus Fiber

Over the past year, Fiberstar released several videos to quickly teach food companies how to use Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber. For example, some of these food video categories include: citrus fiber functionality, bakery, meats, sauces, beverages, pet food and meat and dairy alternatives. Please check out the Fiberstar video library HERE! Below are the top 5 videos watched in 2019. Top 5 Videos Watched in 2019 Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber Emulsification Demonstration Natural emulsification ranked as one of the top requests in 2019. However, not many natural food ingredients provide emulsification properties. Check out how Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber opens…

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Citri-Fi Citrus Fibers / Fibre are Natural Ingredient Solutions that provide high water holding and oil binding to natural foods like dressings and sauces
December 17, 2019
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Clean Ingredient Solutions: Citri-Fi® Natural Citrus Fibers

Fiberstar, Inc. manufactures and sells Citri-Fi natural citrus fibers. These clean ingredient solutions provide high water holding and oil binding which is key to creating natural food products. For instance, meat alternatives require high oil binding and moisture retention to simulate their animal meat counterparts. However, many products using water holding ingredients tend to be mushy or grainy. Citri-Fi holds onto that oil and releases it during the cooking process. As a result, this creates a juicy and sizzling meat alternative that customers expect. Vegconomist – The Vegan Business Magazine – Article To learn more about about Citri-Fi’s capabilities in…

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Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber / Fibre if a Food Ingredients Europe Award Finalist 2019
November 4, 2019
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Plant-based News: Fiberstar is a FIE Award Finalist

Fiberstar, Inc., a world leading producer of natural citrus fiber qualifies as a finalist for a Food Ingredients Europe award. One of the awards is given to those offering innovative technologies for plant based foods.  Citri-Fi, a natural citrus fiber holds high amounts of oil. Consequently, this is key in replacing methyl cellulose in meat alternative foods. However, when used with other water holding natural ingredients, this fiber improves texture. And Citri-Fi helps reduce the amount of saturated and/or unsaturated fats used. As a result, manufacturers create juicy foods which consumers expect. Citri-Fi also improves texture and stability in other…

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