"Finally" User-friendly, Methylcellulose-free Solutions for Meat Substitutes using Citri-Fi® Citrus Fiber

Clean Label Formulating Toolbox for Meat Alternatives Clean Label Formulating Toolbox for Meat Alternatives Since the plant-based boom, companies have been seeking alternatives for methylcellulose. At the same time, the market realizes there is no one-to-one substitution. As a result, Fiberstar built a toolbox of methylcellulose-free solutions for meat alternatives that satisfies a range of product requirements. The new Citri-Fi TX20, which provides firmness, thickening power and...

RIVER FALLS, Wis., 13/12/2021 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - cibi e bevande)

Since the plant-based boom, companies have been seeking alternatives for methylcellulose. At the same time, the market realizes there is no one-to-one substitution. As a result, Fiberstar built a toolbox of methylcellulose-free solutions for meat alternatives that satisfies a range of product requirements. The new Citri-Fi TX20, which provides firmness, thickening power and meat-like texture is a key instrument in this toolbox. "We cater to a variety of customers ranging from those who need allergen-free options to those who are trying to create healthier products without coconut or palm fat," explains Mr. Haen. "These plant proteins work synergistically with Citri-Fi to create the meat-like texture, succulence and hot bite that customers expect."

Also, in this toolbox is the standard Citri-Fi 100 citrus fiber line which binds water and emulsifies to create the juicy texture. When used in these new methylcellulose-free solutions, they provide additional benefits including heat and freeze/thaw stability. The Citri-Fi products are sustainably derived from citrus fruit. The process, which is free from chemical modifications, produces a high fiber product containing equal amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber which gives it superior functionality compared to other similar plant fibers on the market.

Fiberstar's new methylcellulose-free solutions are clean label and have no E-number. The labeling options include citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour. Citri-Fi is allergen-free, gluten-free and Non-GMO Project certified.

"R&D will continue to pioneer new clean label solutions using our citrus fiber technology," states Dr. Brock Lundberg , Ph.D., President of R&D and Food Applications. "Our long-standing expertise and nimble technical team shorten our customer's time to market which sets us apart from others in the industry."

Jennifer Stephens
j.stephens@fiberstar.net

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