FIBERTEX® CF multi-benefit citrus fibres
Achieve exceptional taste, texture and cleaner labels with FIBERTEX® CF multi-benefit citrus fibres
FIBERTEX® multi-benefit citrus fibres are non-GMO texturising food ingredients made from upcycled citrus peels that provide superior viscosifying power, gelling properties, mouthfeel enhancement and improved emulsion and texture stability over shelf-life.
Derived from natural sources and minimally processed
FIBERTEX® CF ingredients are labeled as “citrus fiber”1 and can contribute to dietary fiber content2,3 support natural4 packaging claims and sustainability goals while presenting manufacturers an affordable solution without compromising the eating experience.
- Textures that delight consumers: Excellent water holding capability performs as well or better than commonly used texturants to provide a range of experiences, from rich and creamy to gelled to pulpy.
- Affordability: Improve margins and cost-in-use benefits by replacing commonly used texturisers.5
- Clean and simple ingredients: Labelled on pack as ‘citrus fibre,’* these ingredients effectively replace less preferred ingredients6 and address the clean label trend of shorter lists of acceptable food ingredient.
- Appealing claims: Leverage consumer-preferred claims such as natural, gluten-free, no additives/preservatives, high in dietary fibre,7 fruit-based claims, plus fat replacement capability supports nutrition minus.
- Sustainability: Made from non-GMO upcycled citrus peels.
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FIBERTEX® CF Citrus fibres
Consumers increasingly expect all of the products they buy to be made with recognised and accepted ingredients. Most manufacturers and brands often contemplate; How can I formulate the most products, including those that are most delicate in flavour to achieve the clean labels consumers want whilst providing satisfying eating experiences?
This is where our formulation expertise comes in to help you deliver Clean Label with dietary fibres and multiple benefits for your customers across Beverage, Bakery, Dairy and Savoury.
Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Elevate low-fat spoonable dressings and sauces with clean labels, texture match to high-oil control and reducing costs compared to functional native starches.
Bakery & Snacks
Meet demand for clean label, improved nutrition and quality textures. In bakery, improve softness, maintain texture longer and reduce fat.
Food Prep and Cheese
Provide a smooth and creamy texture, and stabilise proteins and extend texture shelf-life as a clean label and affordable alternative to HM pectin and cellulose gum.
Fruit-based Juices and Smoothies
Replace undesirable ingredients, enhance juiciness and create rich, pulpy textures that consumers will love.
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1 This information is intended to support the efforts of our customers to develop and implement an appropriate labeling strategy for products containing Ingredion ingredients or additives. In all respects, the ultimate decision on how to identify and label ingredients or additives on food packages remains with our customers.
2 Depends on the application.
3 Total dietary fiber >84% (AOAC991.43). It is necessary to verify in each country if the ingredient is allowed as dietary fiber and it is permitted for use in accordance local legislation.
4 Manufacturers should consult regulations specific to all target markets. Of the countries that have provisions in place to regulate the term 'natural' in food labelling to date, FIBERTEX® CF 500 and FIBERTEX® CF 100 meet criteria for a natural ingredient under the global ISO Technical Specification on definitions and technical criteria for food ingredients to be considered as natural (ISO/TS 19657).
5 Cost savings confirmed in internal application work using pre-Ukraine war surge pricing.
6 Based on internal applications work and ingredient ratings from ATLAS, Ingredion Proprietary Consumer Study, 2023.
7 FIBERTEX™ CF multi-benefit citrus fiber ingredients add fiber but likely require the use of additional fiber sources to meet claim requirements. FIBERTEX™ CF citrus fibers are not approved as a dietary fiber in Canada.
* Check with your local regulatory team.