Exceeding total intake of phosphates from foods is a growing concern among many in Europe. As a result, this red flag triggered groups to re-evaluate safe levels of consumption. Many foods use phosphates since they improve food quality. However, today, there are phosphate replacement solutions available in the marketplace. One solution includes Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber. This clean label fiber is produced with no chemical modifications.
Citri-Fi provides high water holding capacity and emulsification properties. As a result, there are several ways to use this ingredient to replace phosphates in meats. First, this natural citrus fiber in conjunction with ingredients such as starches, gums or carrageenan replace phosphates without compromising quality. Citri-Fi holds onto the water. The other water loving ingredient creates the viscosity and gel matrix to maintain high yields. Citri-Fi usage level ranges between 0.3%-0.5%.