Mali, located in West Africa, is a country rich in natural resources, and agriculture plays a vital role in its economy. With the growing global demand for natural, healthy, and functional foods, pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum have gradually increased their applications in various food, beverage, snack, bakery, and personal care products in Mali. As typical examples of natural hydrocolloids, these ingredients play an important role in enhancing food quality, extending shelf life, and improving functionality.
In the dairy and beverage industry, pectin is mainly used in fruit juice beverages, yogurt, and probiotic drinks. The use of pectin in fruit juices improves the texture, making it smoother, and extends the shelf life of the beverage. Citrus fiber is widely used in low-sugar and high-fiber drinks, as it not only increases the viscosity of the beverages but also provides dietary fiber, meeting the health needs of modern consumers. Carrageenan is widely used in dairy products such as milk jelly, pudding, and jelly, where it forms a stable gel structure that enhances the texture and mouthfeel of desserts. Konjac gum, known for its transparent and elastic gel properties, is commonly used in low-sugar desserts and plant-based drinks to meet consumer demand for low-calorie, healthy beverages.
In the snack and bakery industry, citrus fiber enhances dough hydration and extensibility, keeping bread, biscuits, and other baked goods moist and soft. Pectin is widely used in jams, fillings, and confectionery to stabilize texture, prevent water separation, and maintain gloss. Carrageenan and konjac gum are used in puddings, mousses, and gummy snacks to enhance gel strength and enrich the texture layers of these products.
In sauces and condiments, pectin and citrus fiber can improve system stability, prevent separation, and enhance flavor integration. Carrageenan improves sliceability and water retention in meat products, while konjac gum optimizes texture and mouthfeel in low-sugar, low-fat, and plant-based sauces.
In personal care and cosmetics, konjac gum and citrus fiber, due to their natural and mild properties, are widely used in lotions, face masks, shampoos, and body washes. Konjac gum provides moisturizing effects and smooth texture, making it an ideal ingredient for skincare, while citrus fiber acts as a natural exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells and keeps skin smooth and delicate.
With the increasing demand for natural, healthy, and plant-based ingredients in the Mali market, the application of pectin, citrus fiber, carrageenan, and konjac gum holds great potential for various product categories. Lemon Biotech, as a leading provider of natural hydrocolloid solutions, is committed to offering comprehensive technical support to help businesses in Mali achieve product innovation and differentiation.
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.