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Home / Insights / 4 Top Trends in Functional Gummies (+ Bonus Regional Insights!)

4 Top Trends in Functional Gummies (+ Bonus Regional Insights!)

In this fast-growing category, there are several drivers shaping the future of functional gummies. Here, we outline four global trends plus three regional insights our team of innovation experts are following:

1. Going vegan.

The plant-based movement has successfully disrupted every food and beverage category, including confectionery. It challenges product developers to balance consumers’ desires and dietary preferences with ensuring a great sensory experience – while not adding too many steps to the manufacturing process. In gummies, that means finding a vegan and halal replacement for animal-derived gelatin. 

The ideal candidate would be an ingredient that has a low set temperature, is easy to hydrate and offers good clarity, texture and flavor release to rival gelatin. Luckily, CP Kelco has a portfolio of nature-based ingredients for formulating vegan gummies, depending on your texture preference.

2. E-commerce for ease.

E-commerce has proven to be the game changer for functional gummies, allowing manufacturers to easily reach a global audience and giving consumers plenty of choices. However, gelatin melts at approximately 35° C (95° F). With e-commerce, your gummies can easily encounter unrefrigerated transportation and storage temperatures above this. CP Kelco can help you find a gelatin replacement like GENU® Pectin and KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum that can stand up to the heat, so your gummies arrive in great condition.

3. Sugar-free, please.

There is a rise in demand for sugar-free gummies. Governments around the world are also implementing new food policies to encourage consumers to rethink their eating habits and hopefully reduce diet-related diseases such as diabetes by discouraging sugar consumption. 

Traditionally, functional gummies contain between two and eight grams of sugar per serving on average. For reference, a sugar cube contains four grams, and the American Heart Association recommends only 25 grams of sugar daily for women and 36 grams of sugar for men. CP Kelco can help customers reformulate to reduce or remove sugar in gummies without losing the sensory experience.

4. Beauty from within.

According to Innova Market Insights, functional gummies for improving hair, skin and nails have experienced an average growth of +54% in launches (Global, CAGR 2017-2022). The APAC region led with 35% of launches in 2021, ahead of Europe (24%) and North America (14.5%). Fueled by younger generations, sales at China’s 2022 618 shopping festival were up 2,266%, according to Tmall Global, and searches for “beauty vitamins” are up 2,170% on boots.com in the UK. 

Some view these “beauty bites” as the next step in inclusive beauty products, seeing all humans the same at the cellular level with no need to produce different shades for different skin tones. However, this year, a major beauty brand introduced the first 3D printed, personalized gummies tailored to the nutrient needs of an individual’s skin.

Formulating trends from around the world

Formulating trends from around the world

With innovation centers across the world, our technical experts are well-positioned to spot trends as they happen. Here is what product developers are saying about formulating functional gummies in their regions:

Trends in Europe, the Middle East & Africa

Gummy bears were invented in Germany over 100 years ago. Today, with its strict quality standards, Germany has become a leader in the supplements market. Put the two together and you have a tasty and convenient format that Europeans love and trust. Sugar-free formulation is a big trend in EMEA.

Trends in Europe, the Middle East & Africa

Gummy bears were invented in Germany over 100 years ago. Today, with its strict quality standards, Germany has become a leader in the supplements market. Put the two together and you have a tasty and convenient format that Europeans love and trust. Sugar-free formulation is a big trend in EMEA.

Trends in the Americas

U.S. sales of functional gummies surged 74.8% in 2021, according to Nutrition Business Journal. North America is the largest market for functional gummies. Influencers and celebrities have made it even more popular by touting their favorite brands. New food labeling regulations in Brazil have made “no added sugar” a top claim there.

Trends in the Americas

U.S. sales of functional gummies surged 74.8% in 2021, according to Nutrition Business Journal. North America is the largest market for functional gummies. Influencers and celebrities have made it even more popular by touting their favorite brands. New food labeling regulations in Brazil have made “no added sugar” a top claim there.

Trends in Asia-Pacific

Despite India’s rich history with kadhas (natural remedies), busy consumers often do not have time to prepare them so functional gummies are gaining ground for convenience. Pectin is a top texture choice for its chewability. In Japan, product development is very targeted, catering to different ages and wellness needs. In China, vegan gummies are the new market favorite, replacing animal-based gelatin.

Trends in Asia-Pacific

Despite India’s rich history with kadhas (natural remedies), busy consumers often do not have time to prepare them so functional gummies are gaining ground for convenience. Pectin is a top texture choice for its chewability. In Japan, product development is very targeted, catering to different ages and wellness needs. In China, vegan gummies are the new market favorite, replacing animal-based gelatin.

Get that great gummy texture with CP Kelco's portfolio

Along with the trends, texture plays a vital role in determining consumer demand. With 90 years of global experience, we are the texture innovator with the knowhow to exceed consumer expectations. Contact us to learn more about how CP Kelco’s unique portfolio of responsibly sourced, nature-based ingredients and technical expertise can help you fast track your next big idea in functional gummies. 

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Water You Doing About Sustainability in Your Personal Care and Home Care Formulations?

One of the United Nations’ top sustainability goals is ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water. Around the globe, water availability is becoming less predictable and threatening biodiversity. Predicting a 40% shortfall in freshwater resources by 2030, the UN General Assembly launched the Water Action Decade in 2018 to help transform how we manage water. 

The personal care and home care industries are heavily dependent on this precious natural resource and are taking action. A growing trend involves reformulating with less water and compact formats. How can you switch to a low- or no-water formulation without compromising on consumer experience? See how bio-based ingredients, functionality and efficiency work together to create high-performance yet eco-conscious products consumers love.

Here's how CP Kelco is reducing impact & closing the loop on circularity

Eliminate Waste

Commit to zero waste* to landfill by recycling and upcycling

Manufacturing

Continuously improve energy and water efficiency in manufacturing process

Product Design

Think readily biodegradable, compact, waterless formats

Raw Materials

Prioritize renewable, bio-based ingredients and regenerative agricultural practices

Product Design

Think readily biodegradable, compact, waterless formats

Raw Materials

Prioritize renewable, bio-based ingredients and regenerative agricultural practices

Manufacturing

Continuously improve energy and water efficiency in manufacturing process

Eliminate Waste

Commit to zero waste* to landfill by recycling and upcycling

*Defined as >90% waste diversion from landfill

Bio-based ingredients: What are they and how do they help?

Bio-based ingredients are derived from plants and other renewable materials to help product developers reduce their reliance on petroleum. Bio-based products like our ARBALON® Cellulose Liquid and CELLULON® Cellulose Liquid contribute to a circular economy approach. They are produced from fermentation-derived cellulose with the idea of protecting natural resources and the health of ecosystems, optimizing product efficiency and helping to eliminate waste.

What is Fermentation-Derived Cellulose?

• Forms a unique 3D net to suspend beads, scrubbers and more

• Effective in low or no water formulations

• Biodegradable

• Very low use level needed

• Produced by microbial fermentation of similar bacteria to nata de coco

It’s a unique and ready-to-use liquid solution that stabilizes in a wide range of surfactant-based formulations with minimal impact on final product viscosity. Standing out in a competitive market often requires functional, visual and sensory differentiation, which can be accomplished by the suspension of useful ingredients. FDC enables the suspension of materials such as fragrance beads, pearlescent, botanicals and other functional material – even in clear or translucent, no- and low-water systems.

What is Fermentation-Derived Cellulose?

• Forms a unique 3D net to suspend beads, scrubbers and more

• Effective in low or no water formulations

• Biodegradable

• Very low use level needed

• Produced by microbial fermentation of similar bacteria to nata de coco

It’s a unique and ready-to-use liquid solution that stabilizes in a wide range of surfactant-based formulations with minimal impact on final product viscosity. Standing out in a competitive market often requires functional, visual and sensory differentiation, which can be accomplished by the suspension of useful ingredients. FDC enables the suspension of materials such as fragrance beads, pearlescent, botanicals and other functional material – even in clear or translucent, no- and low-water systems.

Personal and home care applications for fermentation-derived cellulose

Consider bio-based ingredients made from fermentation-derived cellulose like CELLULON® Cellulose Liquid and ARBALON® Cellulose Liquid, proven effective in low-to-no water, compact formulations.

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See how our versatile ARBALON® Cellulose Liquid can help you formulate a cleanser with face scrubbers or moisturizing beads.

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Home / Insights / New Uses for the Consumers’ Favorite, Pectin

New Uses for the Consumers’ Favorite, Pectin

GENU® Pectin from CP Kelco: Solving Market & Customer Needs for 75 Years

orange lemon and lime slices on white backgroundDid you know that the P in CP Kelco stands for Pectin? As the world’s leading producer of pectin, we are proud to serve the food, beverage and personal care industries. GENU® Pectin was the nature-based ingredient that started it all for us almost 75 years ago. 

With increasing demands for easily recognizable and sustainably sourced, clean label products, pectin is even more relevant today. Our pectin can be found in everything from functional gummies to jams and jellies, dairy products, plant-based alternatives and skincare.

Our sustainability story

We take a circular approach to ingredient development by starting with what Mother Nature gives us. GENU® Pectin is upcycled from citrus peels, an abundant and sustainably sourced byproduct of the juice industry. We use as little freshwater as possible in processing. 

Whatever is left over from our production process is turned into beneficial side products, such as fertigation (fertilizer + irrigation) for nearby crops and our patented, nutritious BRASPOLPA® animal feed for local farms. Even surplus heat from our production process at the Skensved, Denmark plant is repurposed for use in 2,200 neighboring homes, reducing both water usage and carbon emissions.

From fruit tree to fertilizer, watch our short video to see how GENU® Pectin is sustainably sourced and upcycled.

What's new?

You know pectin is a greatrainbow gummy vitamins spilling out of clear container product when formulators keep finding more and more uses for it. Led by its popularity with younger generations, sales of functional gummies have risen by 67% (CAGR 2017 – 2021), according to Innova Market Insights 2022 Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey. Pectin can act as an animal-free alternative to gelatin in functional gummies, allowing it to be marketed with a vegan claim. 

Pectin provides a pleasing texture and taste, is tolerant to calcium and minerals, and enables sugar-free formulations. The other exciting benefit is that functional gummies made with pectin have better heat stability compared to gelatin. So, heat waves and unrefrigerated transportation or storage will not have a harmful effect on product outcome.

If pectin can help gummies stand up to heat, they gain another advantage over gelatin: online sales possibilities. Since the pandemic, e-commerce has become the “most powerful player in the supplements space,” which includes functional gummies, according to a recent article by Natural Products Insider. Citing supporting data from Nutrition Business Journal, e-commerce comprised almost 25% of total sales in 2022 because it allows for “infinite shelf space.”

two yogurt cups one with rasberry and one with blueberriesAs a plant-based ingredient, pectin has great compatibility with plant-based yogurt alternatives. It helps to protect and stabilize protein, while adding creamy texture with a very pleasant mouthfeel. GENU® Explorer Pectin can also act as a starch alternative in plant-based drinking and spoonable yogurt alternatives, helping to eliminate a step for potential cost savings and allow for one less ingredient on the label.

Pectin can also helpburger with toppings formulators in the fast-growing plant-based burger alternatives segment by adding juiciness and providing a chewy, meat-like eating experience.

Let us show you how formulating with pectin can be the best move for your applications. Contact us.

Home / Insights / Tackle 4 Big Baking Challenges with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber

Tackle 4 Big Baking Challenges with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber

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The baking industry is at a crossroads. It is facing multiple challenges today related to inflation, supply and changing consumer demands. Consumers and manufacturers are looking for ways to cut costs – without compromising on quality. 

Thankfully, there is a solution that can make reformulating a piece of cake. Sustainably sourced and upcycled from citrus peels, a byproduct of the juice industry, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is a unique ingredient that was developed to help across a range of applications. In baked goods, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber supports stabilization, water holding, texture/mouthfeel, structure and moisture control.

As an example, we created a brioche recipe made with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber and used 50% less butter and eggs than standard recipes. Here are some of our observations from the process:

The brioche made with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber…

  • was less sticky for better machinability.
  • was consistent in texture and retained better shape.
  • allowed for lower cost and de-risked the supply chain by using less butter and egg.
  • had more volume.
  • had a moister crumb structure.

Inspired by our results, here are 4 ways we can help you tackle your toughest challenges with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber:

1. Save some dough: Combat rising prices as well as supply volatility.

From starch and xanthan gum to butter and eggs, supply chain instability is putting pressure on manufacturers. Then, as one issue eases, inflation steps in. The volatility is likely here to stay for a while. However, quality is one area that should not be sacrificed.

Look at ingredient cost savings to ensure your finished products still meet consumer expectations. For example, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help product developers extend or eliminate fats, eggs, starch, gums and emulsifiers in bakery recipes. In addition, there is a reliable, stable ingredient supply available to meet sourcing needs.

2. Reduce food waste.

Manufacturers know well the balancing act between the convenience and availability of fresh baked goods with stale products, looming expiration dates and the waste bin, both at the retail level and for consumers at home. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help extend shelf life by retaining moisture and structure longer, to meet your market needs and help reduce food waste. (P.S. Click here to see how CP Kelco upcycles food waste – citrus peels  from the juice industry – into a NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber.)

3. Reformulate to meet clean label claims.

Innova Market Insights* recently asked consumers which claims most influence their bakery purchase. “Real ingredients/natural” was a top response, whether consumers were considering bread, cakes and pastries, or biscuits and cookies. Consumers are drawn to products that taste “homemade,” which is one of the reasons why “nostalgia” has been named a key trend by Baking & Snack and British Baker.

In addition, some countries, including England, have introduced restrictions on products high in fat, sugar and salt leading to more launches with reduced-fat and reduced-calorie claims. Upcycled NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help product developers reduce or remove xanthan gum and mono diglycerides without impacting preservation or softness for a simpler ingredient list. It also supports reduced-fat and reduced-sugar formulations without sacrificing texture and quality.

4. Keep up with plant-based preferences.

Vegan bakery is going mainstream. According to Innova Market Insights, plant-based claims are up 61% (global, CAGR 2020-2022) in new bakery launches of cakes, pastries and sweet baked goods. Across all subcategories, consumers are asking for more vegan and allergen-free options without dairy and eggs.

This rapidly growing interest provides a new opportunity for brands to enlarge their consumer base and even reduce energy with no need for cold storage. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help make reformulation easier with minimal changes to the manufacturing process and great cost in use.

Fastest growing subcategories in bakery launches with a plant-based claim (Global, 3 years CAGR*)

Cakes - Pastries & Sweet Goods
+61%
Baking Ingredients & Mixes
+60%
Savory Biscuits/Crackers
+43%
Sweet Biscuits/Cookies
+43%
Bread & Bread Products
+18%

*Innova Category Survey 2023 (average of 35 countries), Innova Database.

If you’re ready to learn more, contact us today. We can help tailor our solutions to your needs.

Home / Insights / NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber: Your Source of Stability in Supply-Challenged Times

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber: Your Source of Stability in Supply-Challenged Times

Don’t let an ingredient supply crisis derail your company’s product development and supply plans. Yes, the challenges hitting food and beverage manufacturers currently are many and the impact is great. Ingredients from wheat, starch, egg and oil to locust bean gum, xanthan gum, fruit puree, tomato solids and more are either difficult to obtain or too expensive. But let’s talk about solutions!

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is upcycled from sustainably sourced citrus peels, a plentiful byproduct of the large citrus juice industry near our plant in Brazil. This next-generation ingredient supports dietary fiber intake and offers unique water-holding, texturizing and stabilization capabilities. With an abundant, nature-based raw material supply available, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is well-positioned to help solve formulation challenges.

Extend What You Have

With hyper-inflation, it makes good financial sense to get the most out of ingredients in short supply. However, formulators should be careful not to adjust product recipes by adding too much water. Consumer watchdog groups have begun tracking product changes online and are warning the public about “skimpflation” when water becomes a top ingredient listed on the package label.

Instead, consider an ingredient that can help meet good-for-you expectations. Deliver similar taste, texture and mouthfeel with an easily recognizable ingredient that also has the benefit of supporting dietary fiber intake. It can help you simplify your ingredient deck and optimize formulation costs. For example, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber’s water-holding capacity and oil-binding features can support the reduction of oil and reduction or complete replacement of egg in a variety of baked goods. Citrus fiber also does not require special handling and refrigerated storage like eggs do.

Citrus fiber complements fruit flavors and a great pulp or juice extender in beverages, including acidified protein and fruit-based drinks. As a fiber ingredient, it can also support sugar reduction by providing body and mouthfeel. In dairy and dairy alternative beverages, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber supports stability, suspension, body and texture. In tomato sauce, our internal lab studies show that NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help reduce use of tomato solids up to 25% .

Tomato sauce and tomatos

Helps extend tomato solids in tomato sauce and salsa.

yogurt and berries

Has high pectin retention which allows it to replace starch in yogurts and fruit prep.

3 glasses of juice

Complements fruit
flavor while extending pulp and juice in beverages.

Use As a Starch Alternative

With its unique blend of soluble and insoluble fiber, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber also supports water-holding capacity and can act as a full or partial starch alternative in a variety of dairy, sauces, condiments, baked goods and plant-based alternative applications. Because it retains a high pectin content, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber provides gelling and thickening in fruit preparations. In spoonable and drinking yogurt alternatives, it can support stability, suspension, body and texture. In plant-based burger alternatives, it can boost water-holding capacity for more juiciness, stabilize emulsions and support a meat-like texture as it enables starch replacement.

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Is an alternative for starch, modified starch, eggs and hydrocolloids in condiments, salad dressings and sauces.

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Can replace or partially replace starch, modified starch, eggs and Xanthan Gum in bakery products.

Substitute When Needed

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can be utilized in combination with KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum to reduce or act as an alternative to supply-challenged locust bean gum or xanthan gum in formulating dairy alternative beverages by providing both suspension and mouthfeel. In addition, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can be used as a replacement for locust bean gum in cream cheese and neutral protein beverages. When looking for a replacement for xanthan gum in salad dressing, sauces and baked goods, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is also a strong replacement solution.

As an easily recognizable ingredient, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber has no E number in Europe and can be listed as citrus fiber on the product label so it can also help you meet ingredient reduction goals. In addition, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is compatible with standard manufacturing processes – so that is one less thing to worry about when reformulating.

We Are Ready to Help You Now

Ask us to show you how to reduce or replace supply-challenged ingredients in your application. Our team of global technical experts is happy to work with you quickly to meet your product development needs. Let’s talk! For a sample or more ideas on how to meet your unique goals, contact us here.

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Starch Supply Challenges? We Have Options to Help

If you’ve been having difficulty finding starch, you are not alone. Between agriculture woes, energy costs, skyrocketing prices and other issues affecting producers, it may take a while for the market to correct and meet demand.

A unique opportunity

In food and beverage applications, starch is relied on for thickening, water-holding or moisture control, texture and mouthfeel in recipes. Without it, sauces separate, plant-based burger alternatives crumble, and syneresis occurs in yogurts and beverages. Replacing this workhorse ingredient can be a challenge but it is possible. In fact, your quest to find a starch alternative may have a silver lining. It could be an opportunity to find an ingredient that

  • is clean label-friendly
  • supports dietary fiber
  • is compatible with your process and can help simplify it
For example, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is a fiber ingredient that supports dietary fiber intake. With its unique water holding capacity, it can act as a full or partial starch alternative in a variety of plant-based, dairy, meat and beverage applications.
 
As an easily recognizable ingredient, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber has no E number and can be listed as citrus fiber on the product label. It is suitable for cold or hot processing, tolerant to broad pH and temperature ranges, and compatible with standard manufacturing processes. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can also help you meet ingredient reduction and clean label goals, as it is vegan, non-GMO, allergen- and gluten free.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is upcycled from sustainably sourced citrus peels, a byproduct of the juice industry near our plant in Brazil. With an abundant, nature-based raw material supply at the ready, we are well-positioned to help assuage any recipe challenges.

GENU® Pectin, with its unique properties, is also a potential alternative to starch. It offers thickening, gelling and stabilizing properties for a wide range of food and beverage products. For example, it has great setting properties for jams and jellies, and helps stabilize bakery fillings. 

In dairy, pectin ensures high-protein drinks are stable and thickens yogurt, all while providing superior flavor release and mouthfeel. As the world’s leading pectin producer, with 90 years of experience, we are passionate about this nature-based ingredient and can help you with any application challenges.

Alternatives to Starch by Application

Note: The ability to replace starch completely or partially is dependent on recipe, process and desired sensory profile.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is considered a food ingredient and can be listed as citrus fiber on the label.

*The standard of identity may vary in different countries.

Ask us about ingredient grades that can help you reduce or replace starch in your application. Our team of technical experts is happy to work with you to find the right ingredients to meet your product development needs. For more ideas on how to meet your unique goals, contact our team of ingredient enthusiasts.

Home / Insights / Why NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber?

Why NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber?

Get to know the story behind our next-generation fiber ingredient, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber. Upcycled from citrus peels, a plentiful byproduct of the juice industry, our citrus fiber provides great water-holding capacity, emulsion stability and mouthfeel enhancement to help formulators innovate a wide range of applications.

Want a sample? Have questions? We’re happy to help you! Contact us here.

Home / Insights / How NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber Supports Starch Replacement in Condiments

How NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber Supports Starch Replacement in Condiments

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Most condiments will be runny without a thickening agent to tailor viscosity. After all, consumers want a mayonnaise that spreads easily on a sandwich – not one that soaks through the bread. Appearance matters too. A condiment should be thick enough to easily come out of a bottle and stay where the consumer wants it but not clump or run. Besides looking attractive, a condiment must hold up to processing requirements such as temperature, shear and pressure changes as it makes its way to store shelves.

Starch is traditionally the most popular ingredient to control uniformity, stability and texture in condiments and sauces. However, product developers may not want to use starch for several reasons, perhaps due to supply issues, flavor masking or to meet the brand’s clean label requirements.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is a unique fiber ingredient with high water-holding and gelling properties that can support starch replacement in condiments as well as offer similar or improved texture.

See the story behind NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber

in our new video.

It also supports emulsion stability at different oil levels and is resistant to degradation by enzymes present in vegetables commonly used in coleslaw dressing (excluding onion and garlic). It can also help product developers use lower tomato solids content when creating ketchup. Beyond condiments, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can also be used to lower solids or improve pulpiness in tomato sauce.

We developed a vegan, light mayonnaise* (35% fat) recipe with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber and compared it to one made with starch, xanthan gum and egg yolk.

As you’ll see, the mayonnaise* made with NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber…

  • Has a similar structure
  • Retains a thick, smooth, squeezable texture

In addition,

  • You have the versatility to partially or completely replace xanthan gum, egg yolk or starch (any or all) for a significant supply de-risking
  • Structure and viscosity are not affected by order of addition
  • Cold or hot processing provides similar functionality

Graph to show mayo has more structure with Citrus Fiber

Graph that shows the comparison of viscosity and shear rate in mayo samples

Think of the possibilities!

  • A mayonnaise* recipe with the flexibility to de-risk supply disruptions of xanthan gum, egg, starch
  • Simple, label-friendly, vegan formulation
  • Contribution to mouthfeel in reduced-fat products
  • Emulsion stability at different fat levels

Would you like to try our recipe in your lab? Download our recipe card here.

Want a sample of NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber? Contact us.

*In some countries, the composition of mayonnaise is defined by a standard of identity. Please refer to country-specific guidelines for details.

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Join CP Kelco at in-cosmetics® Global 2023

Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Booth #AM40, Hall 5
 28-30 March

Come see how we are innovating to help you achieve circularity for beauty and personal care products, and experience the debut of our newest innovation, KELCOSENS™ Citrus Fiber. Upcycled from citrus peels, our next-generation ingredient technology helps formulators stabilize emulsifier-free skin care products and deliver SENSational textures. Play at our texture bar and try our exciting range of prototypes. See how you can create a range of textures with our flexible chassis formulations and go from silky, water-thin to creamy and luxe just by changing our bio-based ingredient options.

Get inspired at our technical seminar Winning in the emulsifier-free segment with a novel, upcycled solution on Wednesday, March 29 at 13:35. Find out more about our Citrus Fiber sustainability story and get new product news and tips. Click here to RSVP.

After the webinar, join us for happy hour at our booth, #AM40 – HALL 5, at 17:00 and enjoy citrusy cocktails on us, in honor of our KELCOSENS™ launch.

We can’t wait to meet you!

About CP Kelco: Unlocking Nature-Powered Success®

CP Kelco is a nature-based ingredient solutions company with approximately 90 years of experience working with food, beverage, consumer and industrial products manufacturers worldwide. We apply ingredient innovation and problem-solving to develop customized solutions that leverage our regional insights and meet manufacturers’ goals to address consumer needs and preferences.

  • Unique Portfolio. Produces extensive range of high-quality, plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients to formulate tailored solutions.
  • Technical Excellence. Offers strong collaboration with a global team of scientists and applications experts, leveraging our regional state-of-the art R&D facilities.
  • Sustainability. Committed to providing responsibly sourced and produced ingredients.
  • Market Insights. Understands market and consumer trends to help customers create relevant and innovative products.

Key product lines include gellan gum, pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, diutan gum, refined locust bean gum, microparticulated whey protein concentrate, fermentation-derived cellulose and our latest innovation, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber.

Home / Insights / Why NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber?

Why NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber?

Get to know the story behind our next-generation fiber ingredient, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber. Upcycled from citrus peels, a plentiful byproduct of the juice industry, our citrus fiber provides great water-holding capacity, emulsion stability and mouthfeel enhancement to help formulators innovate a wide range of applications.

Want a sample? Have questions? We’re happy to help you! Contact us here.