Fiberstar launches organic citrus fibres for food and beverages

Fiberstar, Inc., the leader of innovative citrus fibres launched a line of new organic citrus fibres – Citri-Fi® 400 series. These new citrus fibres are in response to the increasing demand for natural, sustainable and organic food ingredients. Market drivers fuelling the uptick in demand include a growth in consumer health and wellness initiatives, limited availability of hydrocolloids due to supply chain challenges and increased visibility of sustainable business practices.

"We are thrilled to add these new organic citrus fibres to our portfolio," says President and CEO of Fiberstar, Inc. John Haen. "This organic product line extension taps into a new market which will garner additional sales growth for Fiberstar."

Derived from by-products of the citrus juicing process, the citrus fibres in Citri-Fi 400 can be used to improve the texture, stability, and nutrition of dairy, processed meats, meat alternatives, bakery products, and more.

Like the flagship Citri-Fi 100 series, this new Citri-Fi 400 organic series is by-product of the citrus juicing process. The fibrous composition of insoluble and soluble fibre, in the form of intact native pectin, provides water holding and emulsification properties with a pleasant mouthfeel. Because of the dual functionality, at less than 1% usage rate, Citri-Fi 400 improves the texture, stability and nutrition of a variety of food and beverages. These foods include bakery, dairy, processed meats, dressings, sauces and frozen foods in addition to plant-based foods like meat substitutes and dairy alternatives.

Citri-Fi 400 is USDA certified organic and certified as an organic source by the European Union. This upcycled organic citrus fibre series is non-GMO, non-allergenic, gluten-free and has no E-number. Labeling options include citrus fibre, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour.

Fiberstar is a privately held innovative biotechnology company focused on enhancing food performance by manufacturing and marketing value-added, plant-based food ingredients. Its largest brand, Citri-Fi®, is a natural, high performing citrus fibre sustainably produced from citrus fruit. The physical process, which is free from chemical modifications, creates high water holding and clean emulsification properties which benefit meat, dairy, bakery, dressings, sauces, frozen food, beverages, pet food, dairy alternatives and meat substitutes. Citri-Fi is GRAS, non-allergenic, non-GMO Project certified and has no E-number. Headquartered in River Falls, Wisconsin with manufacturing in Florida and Wisconsin, Fiberstar sells products globally in over 65 countries.