Citri-Fi

Fiberstar, Inc. Brand

Products:11

Citri-Fi® is a clean label and natural citrus fiber that provides multiple functionalities that can be used to improve product texture, nutrition, costs and labeling.

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Citri-Fi® 100 Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Humectant, Viscosity Modifier, Mouthfeel Improvement, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier, Binder
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher

Citri-Fi 100 series is a natural, upcycled citrus fiber produced from the citrus juicing process. This clean label ingredient provides high water holding and emulsification to a variety foods including bakery, beverages, dairy, meats, dressings, sauces, frozen foods, pet food, dairy alternatives and meat substitutes. Citri-Fi 100 series can be labeled as citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour.

Citri-Fi® 200 Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier, Fiber Source
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Kosher

Citri-Fi 200 series is a natural, upcycled citrus fiber co-processed with guar gum. This clean label ingredient provides high water holding, emulsification and additional viscosity which benefit food products such as dairy, sauces, dressings, beverages and bakery.

Citri-Fi® TX20 Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:Meat Alternative, Fiber Source, Texturizing Agent, Fiber Source
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher

Citri-Fi® TX20 is a natural, upcycled citrus fiber produced from the citrus juicing process. This texturizing citrus fiber creates meat-like texture, firmness and binding which benefit meat alternative and animal-based meat products. When used with specialty proteins like potato and/or canola protein, this natural texturizer can create methylcellulose-free meat substitutes. Citri-Fi TX20 series can be labeled as citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour.

Citri-Fi® 200FG Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier, Fiber Source
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Kosher

Citri-Fi® 100M40 Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Binder, Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Humectant, Viscosity Modifier, Mouthfeel Improvement, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher

Citri-Fi® 100FG Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Humectant, Viscosity Modifier, Mouthfeel Improvement, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier, Binder
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher

Citri-Fi® 100M20 Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Binder, Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Humectant, Viscosity Modifier, Mouthfeel Improvement, Texturizing Agent
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher

Citri-Fi® 400M40 Organic Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Pellet Binder, Fiber Source, Humectant, Texturizing Agent, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Mouthfeel Improvement, Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Vegan, Organic, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Gluten-free, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic Certified, Kosher, USDA Organic

Citri-Fi 400 series is an organic, upcycled citrus fiber produced from the citrus juicing process. This clean label ingredient provides high water holding and emulsification to a variety foods including bakery, beverages, dairy, meats, dressings, sauces, frozen foods, pet food, dairy alternatives and meat substitutes. Citri-Fi 400 series can be labeled as citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour.

Citri-Fi® 300M40 Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier, Fiber Source
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Kosher

Citri-Fi 300 series is a natural, upcycled citrus fiber co-processed with xanthan gum. This clean label ingredient provides high water holding, emulsification and additional viscosity which benefit food products such as dairy, sauces, dressings, beverages and bakery.

Citri-Fi® 400FG Organic Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:Pellet Binder, Fiber Source, Humectant, Texturizing Agent, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Mouthfeel Improvement, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Vegan, Organic, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Gluten-free, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic Certified, Kosher, USDA Organic

Citri-Fi® 300FG Citrus Fiber

Ingredient Name:Citrus Fiber
Functions:Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Texturizing Agent, Emulsifier, Fiber Source
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Clean Label, Naturally Derived, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Allergen-free, Natural, Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Kosher

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Ingredient Name: Citrus Fiber
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Technologies: Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Dietary Fiber
Nutrition & Fortification
Dietary Fiber
Production Aids and Processing Additives
Adsorbents & Binders,
Emulsifiers, Stabilizers & Thickeners,
Other Production & Processing Aids
Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers,
Other Texture & Consistency Products,
Stabilizers,
Starches & Thickeners,
Texturizers
Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Alternates & Replacements
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions: Binder,
Emulsifier,
Gelling Agent,
Humectant,
Pellet Binder
Food Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Fiber Source,
Gelling Agent,
Meat Alternative,
Mouthfeel Improvement,
Stabilizer,
Texturizing Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Fiber Source

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Emulsifying,
Improved Water Holding Capacity,
Texturizing
Labeling Claims: Allergen-free,
Clean Label,
Gluten-free,
Halal,
Kosher,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Organic,
Plant-Based,
Vegan,
Vegetarian

Knowde Brand Highlights

Improved Quality & Yield in Brine Injections

Eliminate purge, increase cook yield and create a clean label injected meat or poultry product using Citri-Fi®.

Citri-Fi® is a multi-functional dried citrus flour ingredient that is produced from a process that uses no chemicals. This natural ingredient can be used along with phosphates to substantially reduce purge and increase yields. For clean label meat and poultry products, Citri-Fi® in combination with native starches or kappa carrageenan can replace phosphates while maintaining excellent yield and high eating quality.

Key Benefits

Natural
Plant-based
Vegan | Vegetarian
Non-allergenic
Gluten-free
Non-GMO Project Certified

Key Features

High water holding capacity
Emulsification properties
Gelling properties in low pH/high Brix conditions
Heat and pH stable
Freeze/thaw Stability
Replacement for chemical or synthetic ingredients

Citri-Fi® Functional Benefits in Food Applications

Meats

Yield Improvement
Purge Reduction
Phosphate Replacement
Juiciness

Bakery

Improved Freshness over Time
Moisture Retention
Egg Reduction
Oil Reduction
Improved Gluten-free Products
Natural Emulsifier

Dressings & Sauces

Thickener
Emulsification
Stabilization
Gum & Starch Replacement
Mouthfeel
Pulp Extension

Beverages

Emulsification Stabilization
Gum Replacement
Thickener
Clouding Agent

Dairy

Reduced Syneresis
Stabilization
Emulsification
Thickener

Frozen Foods

Stabilization
Fat Reduction
Reduction in Ice Crystals

Pet Food & Treats

Strengthening
Binding
Reduced Stickiness
Improved Flowability
Texturizer
Moisture Retention

Plating

Up to 30% Oil Load
Flowable Powders
Functionality in Final Food

Meat & Dairy Alternatives

Moisture Retention
Emulsification
Stability
Freeze/thaw Stability

Technical Information

Fiberstar Meat Injection Study

Fiberstar, Inc. conducted a meat injection study to compare the effects of different brine ingredients on yield and sensory characteristics in poultry breasts. The ingredients used in the test brines included various combinations of phosphates, Citri-Fi® products, proteins, starches, gums and refined kappa carrageenan.

Study Procedure

The dry mix was slowly added to the water and mixed for 3 to 5 minutes.
The chicken (approximately 3.6 kg) was weighed out and brine was injected at 25% of the chicken weight.
The chicken was tumbled for 0.5 hours and then allowed to rest for approximately 18 hours.
The chicken was placed in vacuum sealed bags then cooked in water until it reached an internal temperature of 80ºC.

Sensory Evaluation Methods

Sensory characteristics were scored in six categories (juiciness, gumminess, texture, cohesiveness, flavor and color) on a one-to-ten scale. The scores of the six categories were added to create an overall score. Scores greater than 43 were assumed to be favorable.

Trial #	Cooked Yield
2	78.0%
14	76.6%
19	76.5%
13	75.9%
3	73.6%
9	71.3%
1	71.2%
4	70.8%
7	69.2%
6	65.7%
8	65.1%

Trial #	Sensory Score
3	47.0
1	47.0
19	46.0
2	45.7
13	44.7
8	43.0
14	42.3
4	40.3
7	38.3
9	37.3
6	34.3

Cooked Yield vs. Sensory Score

Trial Formulations

Trial #	Ingredient 1	Level	Ingredient 2	Level
1	Sodium Phosphate	0.30%	None	--
2	Citri-Fi® 100M20	0.40%	Phosphate	0.30%
3	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%	Phosphate	0.30%
4	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%	None	--
6	Turkey Protein	0.15%	None	--
7	Turkey Protein	0.15%	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%
8	Pork Protein	0.25%	None	--
9	Pork Protein	0.25%	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%
13	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%	Potato Starch	0.50%
14	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%	Rice Starch	0.50%
19	Citri-Fi® 100M40	0.40%	Kappa Carrageenan	0.20%

Food & Nutrition Formulations

Agriculture & Feed

Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients

Agrochemicals