Citrus Fiber E440A

Product Overview

Citrus Fibre (E440a) is a natural dietary fibre derived from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits. It functions as a clean-label texturiser, moisture-retainer, and fat-reducer in a wide range of food formulations. Rich in soluble and insoluble fibres, it provides excellent water-binding and emulsifying capabilities while contributing to improved mouthfeel, stability, and nutritional value.

DextroDelight’s food-grade Citrus Fibre is ideal for formulators seeking natural, sustainable alternatives to synthetic thickeners or stabilisers. It offers excellent process tolerance and is available in small, convenient pack sizes for bakeries, beverage developers, and ready-meal manufacturers.

Applications in Food Production

• Bakery & Snacks: Improves dough elasticity and crumb softness in breads and cakes. Enhances moisture retention in low-fat bakery formulations and gluten-free products.
• Dairy & Plant-Based Alternatives: Provides creamy mouthfeel and stabilisation in yoghurts, milk alternatives, and frozen desserts. Reduces syneresis and acts as a natural emulsifier in dairy mixes.
  
• Meat, Seafood & Plant Proteins: Binds water and fat to improve juiciness and yield in sausages, burgers, and meat analogues. Enables cleaner-label formulations by replacing synthetic binders.
  
• Sauces, Dressings & Condiments: Adds viscosity and suspension stability to sauces, ketchups, and emulsified dressings. Maintains consistent texture through freeze-thaw and thermal processing.
• Beverages & Smoothies: Provides natural pulp texture and fibre enrichment in fruit beverages. Helps prevent phase separation in juice blends and fibre-fortified drinks.
• Health & Nutrition Products: Used in dietary fibre blends, nutritional bars, and meal replacements. Supports digestive health while improving the texture of fortified products.

Food Additive Information

• Chemical Name: Citrus Fibre
• Additive Number: E440a
• Category: Thickeners & Emulsifier
• CAS Number: 9000-69-5
  

Key Specifications (Typical Values)

• Appearance: Off-white to light-cream powder
• Solubility: Dispersible in cold water; fully hydratable in hot water
• Functionality: Water-binder, fat-replacer, stabiliser, texturiser
• Grade: Food Grade / FCC
• Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
• Odour/Taste: Mild, neutral citrus note
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and moisture