CitruSmart® is a natural emulsifier derived from citrus fiber, designed to enable E-number free labeling in food and beverage products. It functions as a highly effective ingredient that enhances viscosity, mouthfeel, and texture while being 100% fiber-based. For dairy-specific applications, it is specially processed to provide gelling, water retention, and thickening in the presence of milk proteins, including fermented ones.

CitruSmart® offers several advantages, including enabling clean, E-number free labeling; reducing calories by replacing fats; increasing product yields; supporting health claims due to its pure fiber composition; and improving product freshness through superior water retention. It also provides excellent gelling and thickening abilities, particularly in dairy products, with high water holding capacity (WHC) of 10-15 and oil holding capacity (OHC) greater than 1.5.

CitruSmart® is 100% natural, non-GMO, plant-based, clean label, gluten-free, additives-free, soy-free, gut-friendly, and corn-free, making it ideal for health-conscious and allergen-sensitive formulations. It has no known carcinogenicity, with minimal hazards such as potential dryness or irritation from dust, and is stable under normal conditions.

CitruSmart® is versatile and has been successfully applied in ice cream, meat products, bakery items, yoghurt, dairy, sauces, and beverages to improve texture and functionality. The dairy-specific variant is particularly suitable for products like beverages, shakes, yoghurt, ice cream, and cheese, enhancing water retention and texture in milk protein-based formulations.

It works by improving viscosity, mouthfeel, and overall texture, while its high water retention capacity helps keep products fresher for longer periods. In dairy applications, it specializes in gelling and thickening with milk proteins, with a dietary fiber content greater than 65% and microbial safety.

Nexus Ingredient supplies bulk B2B to the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.