Citrus Fiber in Dairy Beverages: A Collaborative Exploration

As consumers seek lowfat, natural, and cleanerlabel dairy beverages, product formulators are challenged to maintain a desirable texture and structure without increasing additives.
Citrus fiber — derived from natural citrus peels — is being explored by brands and technical teams as a potential ingredient to support mouthfeel and structure enhancement in dairybased and plantbased drink applications.

Application Direction & Observations

We are currently collaborating with formulation partners to evaluate the feasibility of using citrus fiber in various dairy drink systems. Earlystage trials suggest that citrus fiber may offer the following potential benefits:

• Texture improvement: Helps build creaminess and viscosity in lowfat milk or yogurt drinks, without greasiness
• Stabilization support: Assists with dispersion and reduces settling in protein beverages and plantbased dairy alternatives
• Processcompatible: Demonstrates tolerance in thermal processing such as pasteurization and UHT
• Clean flavor: Offers a neutral taste that does not interfere with original dairy notes

> Note: Functionality may vary depending on formula composition, processing methods, and other matrix variables.
 

Recommended Test Scenarios

> For specific formulation suggestions and application data, please feel free to contact our team.

Our Position: Practical, Transparent, Collaborative

At Lemon Bio, we aim to support our partners in discovering new ways to apply plantbased ingredients in modern food systems.
We do not offer onesizefitsall solutions, but we are open to sharing our experience, initial test insights, and offering collaborative support for product trials.
> If you’re interested in testing citrus fiber in your dairy or plantbased beverage, we welcome your inquiry for sample access and application discussions.

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 FAQ

Q: Do you provide finished formulas?
A: At this stage, we primarily offer ingredient suggestions and general technical guidance. Basic usage data is available for reference.

Q: Does citrus fiber affect the flavor of dairy beverages?
A: No. Our citrus fiber is processed to be neutral in taste and does not affect overall flavor perception.

Q: Can it be used in plantbased alternatives?
A: Yes. It has shown promising results in oat, soy, and other nondairy formulations.