This fiber is a naturally derived functional ingredient.
Our CITRIFIBER™ is made from the by-product of citrus fruit peels to create an E-number free solution. CITRIFIBER also helps to reduce salt, sugar and/or fat for a wide range of products.
CITRIFIBER™ is a functional ingredient composed by soluble (pectin) and insoluble (cellulose and hemicellulose) fibers.
CITRIFIBER™ acts as a substitute for sugars and fat due to the unique water-binding and texturizing abilities. This makes it a highly functional ingredient for E-number-free products and modern consumers diets.
Key benefits:
- Excellent cold swelling properties
- High water holding capacity
- High emulsifying activity and emulsion stability
- Replacement of stabilizing, emulsifying and thickening agents
- Improvement of texture, mouthfeel and viscosity in the final food application
- No E-numbers
- Labelled as citrus fiber according to Regulation (EC) N. 1169/201
Applications

CITRIFIBER™ has water holding and emulsifying properties that it allows to replace chemical emulsifiers and stabilizers in frozen food and beverages.
CITRIFIBER™ application areas in the Frozen Dessert Preparation Segment include:
- Frozen desserts
- Frozen beverage
- Ice cream
- Sorbets and sherbets

CITRIFIBER™ will help promote good gut health when added to dairy products whilst providing creamy texture and good mouthfeel.
CITRIFIBER™ application areas in the Dairy Segment include:
- Desserts
- Gelatin free preparations
- Fermented products
- Starch-free preparations
- Cream cheese

As a fruit derivative, CITRIFIBER™ is a natural way to add fiber and stabilize jellies and fruits whilst reducing sugar and solids.
CITRIFIBER™ application areas in the Fruit Preparation Segment include:
- Jams & Jellies
- Fruit fillings for bakery
- Fruit glazing for tarts & cakes
- Yogurt fruit preparations
- Starch-free preparations

CITRIFIBER™ enables low fat and sugar products to be manufactured with the same smooth textures and characteristics of dressings and sauces.
CITRIFIBER™ application areas in the Dressing and Sauce Preparation Segment include:
- Ripples, toppings & sauces
- Fat & calorie reduction
- Egg free
- Soups

Add a natural dose of fiber to your baked recipes with CITRIFIBER™ to help maintain the moisture, texture and shelf life.
CITRIFIBER™ application areas in the Bakery Segment include:
- Bread and bisquits
- Fruit filling
- Glazes & coatings
Get in touch
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