Bhutan, located in the eastern part of the Himalayas, is a small country known for its unique culture, rich natural resources, and a focus on healthy lifestyles. As an agrarian economy, Bhutan is blessed with abundant agricultural resources, particularly rice, maize, potatoes, and tea. In recent years, with the increasing demand for natural, healthy foods and functional products, natural hydrocolloids such as pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum have played an increasingly important role in the dairy, beverage, snack, bakery, sauce, and personal care industries in Bhutan, driving innovation and upgrading of local industries.
In the dairy and beverage industry, pectin is widely used in yogurt, probiotic drinks, and fruit juices, especially in low-sugar or sugar-free beverages. The addition of pectin not only improves the mouthfeel but also provides a smooth texture. High-ester pectin remains stable in acidic environments, ensuring that beverages maintain a smooth, uniform texture without masking the natural flavors of the drink. Citrus fiber demonstrates great potential in low-sugar, high-fiber drinks, increasing fiber content and improving mouthfeel, thus meeting modern consumers' demand for healthy, natural beverages. Carrageenan forms stable gel structures in dairy products, puddings, jellies, and ice creams, improving texture and mouthfeel. Konjac gum, with its transparent and flexible gel properties, is widely used in low-sugar desserts, jellies, and plant-based meal replacement drinks.
In the snacks and bakery sectors, citrus fiber improves dough hydration and gas retention, making cakes, biscuits, and traditional Bhutanese pastries soft and moist, while partially replacing fats to reduce calories. Pectin plays a key role in stabilizing jams, fillings, and confectionery, preventing water separation and maintaining gloss. Carrageenan and konjac gum are used in puddings, mousses, and gummy snacks to enhance gel strength and mouthfeel, offering a richer texture and more varied snack options.
In sauces and condiments, the combination of pectin and citrus fiber enhances the stability of the system, prevents separation, and improves flavor integration. Carrageenan is widely used in meat products, improving sliceability and water retention, keeping the meat tender and juicy. Konjac gum has notable applications in low-sugar, low-fat, and plant-based sauces, optimizing texture and mouthfeel.
In personal care and cosmetics, konjac gum and citrus fiber are used as natural skincare ingredients in lotions, face masks, and hair care products. Konjac gum provides smooth texture and excellent moisturizing effects, while citrus fiber offers gentle exfoliation and adsorption properties, helping to cleanse the skin and leave it feeling soft and smooth. Additionally, citrus fiber is rich in natural flavonoids and plant polysaccharides, which offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in skincare products, helping to protect the skin from environmental damage.
With growing consumer interest in natural, plant-based ingredients in Bhutan, pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum are driving innovation and growth in the food, beverage, and personal care industries. Lemon Biotech, as a provider of comprehensive natural hydrocolloid solutions, is committed to offering formulation optimization, process guidance, and technical support to help local businesses achieve differentiation and innovation.
Citrus pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from premium citrus peel. It provides essential gelling, thickening, stabilization, suspension, and texture-enhancing functions. With its fine, clear gel structure, excellent acid stability, and strong process adaptability, pectin is widely used as a key structural ingredient in beverages, dairy, gummies, jams, bakery fillings, meat products, and plant-based formulations.
Our citrus pectin meets FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, and FDA standards, and is free from gluten and major allergens—making it an ideal choice for clean, natural, and high-performance formulation needs.
Our citrus fiber products comply with FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, and FDA international certification standards. They are non-GMO, gluten-free, lactose-free, and free of common allergens, making them the ideal ingredient choice that combines functionality, clean label compatibility, and natural origin.
Our carrageenan product series is certified by FSSC22000, ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, among other international standards, ensuring batch consistency and global regulatory compliance for customers across various markets.
Konjac gum has excellent water-binding and swelling capacity, forming highly elastic gels with multiple functions including water retention, oil control, elasticity enhancement, film forming, emulsification, and suspension.