NATURAL, CLEAN LABELLED, YET COST-EFFECTIVE YOGURT
In an era where consumers scrutinise labels with unprecedented diligence, the demand for clean and lean label products has surged. According to ATLAS a staggering 79% of global consumers express a desire to recognize a product’s ingredients, with 62% routinely inspecting labels.1 The consumer preference extends beyond a mere list of ingredients; it’s a quest for transparency throughout the entire food supply chain. A resounding 67% of consumers prioritize ingredient sourcing, and 74% expect transparency about raw material sources.2
Sources:
1.https://www.anti-a.org/news/en/consumers-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-clean-label
2.Innova, Global Trends in Clean Label 2023
In response to this shifting consumer paradigm, FSL acknowledges the intricate challenge faced by manufacturers; balancing the delivery of exceptional taste and texture while meeting changing consumer needs in a cost-effective manner is no small feat.
FSL together with Fiberstar Inc. offer Citri-Fi, a natural citrus fiber, that emerges as the key to achieving this delicate equilibrium. Citri-Fi is a range of non-GMO, natural fibers derived from citrus fruit, produced through a process free from chemical modifications.
Benefits of Using Citri-Fi for Manufacturers:
✔️ Cost-Effective Clean Label Solution: Crafting a clean label yet costeffective product, addressing the demands of today’s consumers.
✔️ Indulgent Texture: Elevating the quality of your dairy offerings, creating indulgent, creamy textures without the need for extra additives.
✔️ Natural Claim Enablement: Contribute to a novel texture and mouthfeel, enabling a natural claim for health-conscious consumers in both dairy and alternative dairy products.
✔️ Versatility Unleashed: Citri-Fi is a flexible solution for various applications, including Set Yoghurt, Stirred Yoghurt, Ice cream, Labneh, Whipping cream, Cooking Cream and more.
✔️ Cost Benefits: Citri-Fi offers a substantial cost benefit due to its lower dosage across multiple products, ensuring a cost-effective solution without compromising quality. The expanded internal surface area of Citri-Fi allows
it to bind significant amounts of oil and water. Manufacturers leverage this functionality to enhance profit margins, quality, nutrition, and label declarations across diverse industries.
✔️ Labelling Options: Citri-Fi can be labeled as Citrus Fiber, Dried Citrus Pulp or Citrus Flour.
Benefits of Using Citri-Fi in Set & Stirred Yoghurt:
✔️ Cost-Effective
✔️ Clean Label
✔️ Controls Syneresis
✔️ Provides Firm & Creamy Texture
✔️ Emulsion Properties Extend Fat in Low-Fat Products
✔️ Usage Levels May Range: From 0.15% – 1% Citri-Fi 100
Amount of Citri-Fi:
Best results are found when Citri-Fi 100M40 is incorporated at 0.25-.50% of the total formula weight.
How to add Citri-Fi:
Citri-Fi should be pre-hydrated into the milk under high shear before pasteurization.
Citri-Fi empowers you to redesign your products, meeting the clean label demands of today’s consumers while achieving cost benefits. We are ready to assist you in designing the perfect spoonful of yogurt that meets both consumer expectations and your production needs.
For further inquiries or to explore the potential of Citri-Fi in other applications, please do not hesitate to reach out to us today at dairy@foodspecialities.com.