Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of specialty ingredient solutions and innovator of clean label ingredients for the food and beverage industry, has just announced the Asia Pacific (APAC) launch of FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100, multi-benefit citrus fibres that provide enhanced texturising properties and a clean label for consumer-preferred products. These products are available in EMEA, with planned launch in North America later this year.
Deepa Sethi, Global Senior Manager Innovation Business said, “As consumers continue to demand new products with naturally sourced, authentic ingredients with better nutrition and appealing packaging claims, we recognised the need for cost-effective, highly accepted ingredient options that can do more in terms of functionality and consumer preference.”
The minimally processed, upcycled citrus fibres represent Ingredion’s continued commitment to clean label product innovation and provide superior viscosifying power, gelling and improved emulsion and texture stability over shelf-life. FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100 are cost-effective, consumer-preferred clean label alternatives to traditional additives and ingredients like modified starch and hydrocolloids, both of which continue to experience lower consumer acceptance. The ingredients also support popular on-pack claims like “derived from natural sources,” “non-GMO” and “fruit-based” which have all been indicators of clean label, of which consumer are willing to pay a premium.
“These new citrus fibres are an ideal solution for brands to utilise naturally sourced, consumer-preferred ingredients that support simple labels, desired packaging claims and sustainability goals without compromising the eating experience or their margins,” Sethi continued.
While citrus fibres have traditionally had a limited range of application, FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100 multi-benefit citrus fibres can fully or partially replace more expensive and volatile ingredients like egg, oil and tomato solids to mitigate cost and supply challenges without compromising texture, stability and eating experience in a range of applications, including savory, dairy, alternative dairy, confectionery, bakery, meat and alternative meat.
“Vegan products usually contain a series of additives to mimic ingredients such as eggs, resulting in a long and complex ingredient list. The power of our FIBERTEX® multi-benefit citrus fibres come from their natural dietary fibre composition and inherent functionality to emulsify and bind water, which in turn provides thickness and texture stability – without the need to use egg,” said Julika Baseda, Global R&D Program Manager, Ingredion.
FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100 multi-benefit citrus fibres join Ingredion’s diverse portfolio of clean label and texturising solutions, which is the most expansive in the industry. “These new multi-benefit fibres work perfectly with our existing solutions and help to formulating – something unique to Ingredion,” added Baseda.
Citrus fibres continue to grow in popularity as an ingredient option among consumers in APAC, with 87% claiming they accept and like them on their label, according to Ingredion’s 2023 ATLAS proprietary consumer research. The same study indicates that what’s on the label is also growing in importance, with 79% of global consumers stating they want to recognise a product’s ingredients, and 50% claiming they are checking food ingredients more than the year before.
“Consumers are looking for clean label products that offer great taste, texture and most importantly, at an affordable price. Citrus fibre is an ideal ingredient to meet these demands, as it can deliver multiple benefits in a range of applications with a simple, recognisable label. We are excited to introduce our new FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100 multi-benefit citrus fibres to the Asia Pacific market and help manufacturers create delicious, clean label products that consumers love,” said Chandra Susilo, Business Manager, Texture Solutions Food, Asia Pacific, Ingredion.
Further information on the benefits and potential applications of FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100 multi-benefit citrus fibres, as well as other Ingredion clean label offerings, can be found HERE.
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