Georgia: Applications and Innovations of Natural Hydrocolloids in Food and Personal Care Georgia, located in the Caucasus region, is rich in fruits, nuts, dairy, and grains. With increasing consumer demand for natural, healthy, and functional foods, natural hydrocolloids such as pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum have become essential in dairy, beverages, snacks, bakery, sauces, and personal care products, providing technical support for local industry upgrades and product innovation. In dairy and beverages, pectin is widely used in yogurt, probiotic drinks, and fruit beverages. High-ester pectin maintains a stable gel structure in acidic systems, ensuring smooth and delicate texture while preventing sedimentation of grains or fruit pieces. Citrus fiber enhances viscosity and mouthfeel in low-sugar and high-fiber drinks, increasing dietary fiber content. Carrageenan improves texture uniformity in custards, puddings, jelly, and ice cream, providing rich mouthfeel. Konjac gum, with its transparent and elastic gel properties, excels in low-calorie desserts, plant-based meal replacements, and functional jellies, combining health and taste benefits. In snacks and bakery, citrus fiber enhances dough hydration and gas retention, keeping cakes, biscuits, and traditional Georgian pastries soft and moist, while partially replacing fats to reduce calories. Pectin stabilizes jams, fillings, and confectionery, preventing water separation and maintaining gloss and texture. Carrageenan and konjac gum are used in puddings, mousses, and jelly products, providing superior gel strength and elasticity for layered texture experiences. In sauces and condiments, pectin and citrus fiber stabilize the sauce system, preventing separation and improving flavor integration; carrageenan ensures sliceability and water retention in sauces and meat products; konjac gum improves texture and mouthfeel in low-sugar, low-fat, or plant-based sauces, providing innovative solutions for Georgian sauces and bakery products. In personal care, konjac gum and citrus fiber are widely applied in lotions, masks, cleansers, and hair care products. Konjac gum acts as a natural moisturizer and thickener, providing smooth and delicate texture; citrus fiber offers gentle exfoliation and adsorption, enriched with natural polysaccharides and flavonoids, catering to consumer demand for natural, plant-based skincare products. Overall, pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum provide broad application potential in Georgia’s dairy, beverages, snacks, bakery, sauces, and personal care industries, helping companies achieve healthier, differentiated, and innovative products. Lemon Biotech, as a comprehensive natural hydrocolloid solutions provider, offers technical support, formulation optimization, and process guidance, assisting Georgian companies in upgrading innovation and market competitiveness in dairy, snacks, and personal care products.