PRODUCTS CENTER


Costa Rica’s lush Central Valley and Pacific coast support extensive coffee, tropical fruits, and dairy production, forming a foundation for food processing and functional products. Local industries increasingly explore natural hydrocolloids from Lemon Biotech—pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum to enhance dairy, beverages, snacks, and personal care products. In fruit jams, marmalades, and tropical preserves, pectin stabilizes texture, preserves vibrant color, and ensures gel consistency, particularly for passionfruit, mango, and guava products. Artisanal and industrial producers can achieve premium-quality spreads and sweets suitable for the local and export markets. Citrus fiber boosts water retention and elasticity in baked goods, keeping bread, cookies, and pastries tender and moist. In dairy drinks such as yogurt smoothies or fermented milk beverages, citrus fiber enhances body and texture while providing dietary fiber. Low-sugar and functional drinks can integrate citrus fiber with vitamins, minerals, or probiotics for health-oriented consumers. Carrageenan supports structure, water-holding, and chewiness in dairy, snack, and meat alternatives, preventing protein sedimentation and enhancing soft confection textures. Konjac gum delivers elastic, transparent gels ideal for low-calorie konjac snacks, plant-based bars, and meal replacements. In cosmetics, it acts as a gentle thickener and moisturizer for masks, cleansers, and gel-based skincare products. Lemon Biotech offers not only premium ingredients but also technical support and formulation expertise, enabling Costa Rican producers to innovate with clean-label, high-quality products. Altogether, Costa Rica’s food and personal care sectors can leverage pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum to improve stability, texture, and functionality across dairy, beverages, confectionery, snacks, and skincare lines. Lemon Bio specializes in the research and application of pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum, offering natural and functional texture solutions for global food and personal care industries. Through continuous innovation and technical expertise, Lemon Bio supports customers in dairy, beverages, confectionery, sauces, bakery, and beauty care sectors, enabling product advancement and market differentiation.

Lemon Bio’s plant-derived citrus pectin is formulated to meet this need. In formulation trials, it demonstrated excellent compatibility with polyol systems such as maltitol, delivering firm texture, transparency, and process stability.

❓Why do fruit and vegetable chips often turn out greasy, fragile, or unevenly crispy?A natural solution is reshaping the category: High Methoxyl Pectin (HM Pectin). Whether vacuumfried or hotair dried, fruit & vegetable chips often face challenges such as:Reducing oil uptakeImproving shape and crunchMeeting cleanlabel expectations HM Pectin—a naturally derived hydrocolloid with multifunctional texturizing properties—is emerging as the “texture engineer” of snack innovation. It helps brands deliver better performance without compromising on ingredient transparency. 👇 Here’s how HM Pectin works in different chip applications, along with usage guidance: ✅ 1. Oil barrier coating (for vacuumfried chips)Forms a stable edible film when used as a prefry dip or sprayHelps reduce oil uptake and improves surface gloss and crunch 👉 Recommended dosage: 0.3%–0.6% (in dipping solution)📌 Outcome: Lower fat content and better crispness ✅ 2. Texture control during hotair dryingStabilizes chip shape in early dehydration stagesMinimizes shrinkage, edge curling, and hollow center defects 👉 Recommended dosage: 0.4%–0.8% (in dipping or pretreatment mix)📌 Outcome: More uniform, betterformed chips ✅ 3. Natural binder for composite or restructured chipsEnhances bonding in blends like pumpkin + corn flour or vegetable pureesPrevents cracking, increases cohesion and final crunch 👉 Recommended dosage: 0.6%–1.2% (based on solids content)📌 Outcome: Stronger chips with satisfying texture Lemon Biotech is a dedicated manufacturer of highquality pectin solutions, offering tailored functionalities for innovative snack formats.Let’s build better snacks—naturally.

Milk beer blends refreshing beer with rich dairy—but stability and smoothness can be hard to achieve. Pectin, a natural citrus-derived hydrocolloid, enhances milk beer by improving texture, preventing separation in low pH, and adjusting viscosity for a silky, full-bodied feel. Especially when using high-ester pectin with proper pH and heat control, it ensures lasting stability and ideal mouthfeel. For brands seeking clean-label, plant-based solutions, pectin is the key to making milk beer both appealing and technically sound.

< 12 >