New, versatile dietary fibers for the food industry

The clean-label era

According to exclusive consumer insights from Ingredion known as “ATLAS”, more customers want products that contain ingredients they know. They prefer to buy products with simple descriptions, health-promoting benefits and claims that convey naturalness and freshness. In fact, the majority of consumers today are prepared to pay a higher price for “natural,” clean-label products.

Made from upcycled ingredients, FIBERTEX™ CF citrus fibers can justify consumer-preferred label claims such as “source of fiber” or “high fiber content” that allow end products to stand out on the shelf.

Depending on their intended use, they can make food softer, more durable and/or give end products a special mouthfeel – in addition to boosting fiber content. They also offer food manufacturers a sophisticated way of reducing fat, sugar and calories.

Different grades for different applications

Ingredion’s portfolio features two varieties of FIBERTEX™ CF products that differ in terms of their particle size and capacity for water retention.

FIBERTEX CF 102 has smaller particles and is suitable for:

• Sauces, dips and condiments
• Baked goods like low-fat muffins and cakes, moist or gluten-free cookies, soft baked snack bars or hamburger buns
• Processed meats

FIBERTEX CF 502 has larger particles and is suitable for:

• Sauces (especially tomato), dips, emulsified dressings and condiments
• Baked goods like low-fat muffins and cakes
• Processed meats
• Plant-based meat alternatives

The use of FIBERTEX™ CF citrus fibers, which Nordmann distributes in Germany, goes beyond their function as a source of fiber. They offer an advanced way to reduce fat, sugar and calories. They also appeal to modern consumers, who are placing more and more value on natural and transparent ingredients.