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 natural1 sources and minimally processed, these ingredients are labeled as “citrus fiber”2 and can contribute to dietary fiber content3,4 support 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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1 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).
2 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.
3 Depends on the application.
4 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.
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.