Methylcellulose is a common ingredient found in alternative meat products, which acts as an emulsifier and alternative to gelatin. However, it is also commonly used as a laxative, which may cause dehydration and other health issues, spurring the need to look for a replacement for this in newer items. To respond to this call, Fiberstar Inc. has created a product portfolio of methylcellulose-free solutions for meat substitutes, all containing equal amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. These … [Read more...] about Fiberstar Inc. citrus fiber for clean label meat alternatives launched
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CP Kelco to expand production line of patented citrus fibre brand
Nature-based ingredients solutions provider CP Kelco has seen stronger demand for clean label products, particularly in the citrus fibre segment. To meet the current market needs, it will be investing $50 million to increase the production capacity of its NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber variant. This capital investment will mostly go into adding a production line in their facility in Matao, Brazil. It is scheduled for completion and operation by 2023, and will be able to roll out 5,000 metric tonnes of … [Read more...] about CP Kelco to expand production line of patented citrus fibre brand
