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Top 5 Fiberstar Videos Watched in 2021

The top 5 most watched Fiberstar videos in 2021 revolved around Citri-Fi® citrus fiber as a plant based meat ingredient and its natural emulsification properties. Both topics are trending as the market is looking for cleaner food ingredients not only for vegan meats but also for other foods such as beverages, dairy, sauces and dressings.

Every year, Fiberstar publishes the top 5 watched videos. And it is no surprise that in 2021, the top videos involved plant based meat ingredients. In addition, the other top watched topic covered Citri-Fi citrus fiber’s emulsification properties. Although Citri-Fi's emulsification properties help create succulent vegan meat textures, this emulsification also benefits other food products such as beverages, dairy, sauces and dressings.

For the past few years, Fiberstar built a toolbox of solution sets to help product developers create methylcellulose-free meat alternatives. Unfortunately, these is no “one size fits all” when it comes to this difficult feat. Because of this, Fiberstar created a string of videos exemplifying these solutions. Some videos are available on our website.  However, the newer demonstration videos using canola, potato and/or pea protein are available by contacting Fiberstar directly.

1. Methylcellulose Replacement in Meat Alternatives 

One solution available for product developers is to use alginate to create emulsion gels that bind oil and water which help water release over time when cooking vegetarian meats. As a result of this, products are succulent and juicy. This video demonstration shows how to create emulsion gels.

2.  Citri-Fi in Vegetarian Meat Products

This tutorial discusses Citri-Fi citrus fiber’s water holding and emulsification properties which are key plant based ingredient functionalities. Citri-Fi enhances vegan meats containing methylcellulose. At the same time, making methylcellulose-free vegetarian meat products is possible when this citrus fiber is used with wheat gluten.

3.  Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber Emulsification Demonstration

Though there are several citrus fibers available on the market now, Citri-Fi continues to be the highest functioning citrus fiber due to its high intact pectin content. For instance, Citri-Fi’s emulsification properties tend to outperform other ingredients in the market. As a result, food products are stable a lower usage levels which equates to cost-in-use advantages. And this plant based meat ingredient’s emulsification is ideal for creating succulence in meat substitutes. This demonstration shows how Citri-Fi binds the oil and water to form an emulsion.

4.  Creating Emulsions with 10% Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber

Citri-Fi citrus fiber’s typical usage level ranges between 0.2% to 1.0%. However, to demonstrate the full effect of the emulsion, Fiberstar shared a video using higher levels of citrus fiber. Imagine the same effect in your food or beverage but at lower usage levels.

5.  How to Make Meat Alternatives using Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber

The Citri-Fi 100 series provides the water holding and emulsification to help create plant based meats with succulent and juice texture. Recently, Fiberstar launched the next generation Citri-Fi TX which gives vegan meats the meat-like texture and appearance. This video demonstrates how to use both of these plant based meat ingredients to create high quality meat substitutes.

Although these videos ranked the top 5, the video library contains many other videos. For instance, categories range from Citri-Fi functionalities to Citri-Fi use in specific food and beverages. Please check out the various on demand videos available in the Fiberstar Video Library.

Additional Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Information

Citri-Fi citrus fiber is non-GMO, allergen-free and gluten-free. This natural food ingredient has no E-number. And the 100 series is non-GMO project certified. Labeling options include citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour which all resonate well in the natural markets. To learn more about Fiberstar’s toolbox of solutions, please contact us.

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Top 5 Videos in 2020: Natural Plant-based Foods

The year 2020 shifted consumers purchasing behaviors such as food choices due to the COVID pandemic. Many consumers looked at their diets as a way to preserve their health especially with natural plant-based foods. This reverberates in the top 5 citrus fiber videos watched in 2020.

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 the air, consumers searched for options to preserve their health. Besides fogging their homesteads with anti-viral sprays and building arsenals of toilet paper, they also reflected on their diets. As a result, food manufacturers sensed the shift to healthier options especially in natural plant-based foods like meat substitutes and dairy alternatives. This echoed loud and clear in the top 5 videos watched in 2020.

Since Citri-Fi® citrus fiber provides high water holding and emulsification properties, it improves plant-based foods texture, stability and food labeling. Because of this, Citri-Fi took center stage as a clean label option when creating healthy vegan and vegetarian foods.

Top 5 Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Videos Watched in 2020

  1. Methyl Cellulose Replacement in Meat Alternatives
  2. Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber Emulsification Demonstration
  3. Citrus Fiber in Vegetarian Meat Products
  4. Citri-Fi Citrus Fiber Overview
  5. Citrus Fiber in Plant Milk Drinks

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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

  1. 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 up to bind and lock in water and oil.

  2. Fiberstar's Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber Overview

    Citrus fiber containing insoluble and soluble fiber with native pectin provides high functionality. As a result, these benefit a variety of food applications. Unlike other citrus fibers that use solvents or chemicals in their process, Fiberstar produces citrus fiber using a patented clean method. Learn more how Citri-Fi citrus fiber trumps others in the marketplace.

  3. Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber in Meat Alternatives

    The hottest topic in 2019 involved creating meat alternatives that simulate their animal counterparts. Given that Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber binds water and oil, developers use this fiber to create high quality vegetarian and/or vegan food products.

  4. Methyl Cellulose Replacement in Meat Alternatives

    Many manufacturers looked for alternatives to methyl cellulose to clean up their labels in 2019. As a matter of fact Citri-Fi when used with other natural ingredients can replace methyl cellulose in meat alternatives. This natural fiber labeling includes citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour. As a result, these labeling options resonate well in the natural and clean label markets.

  5. Citri-Fi Natural Fiber in Emulsified Dressings & Sauces

    Natural emulsification was a key functionality sought out in 2019 specifically in dressings and sauces. Learn how to use citrus fiber to replace chemical emulsifiers in high fat and/or oil food products.

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