Citrus Fibre Focus
HERBACEL®-AQ® Plus is produced from freshly harvested citrus fruit that are gently dried following juice and oil extraction. During this specialised process, non-fibrous components such as natural sugars, colourants, and aroma compounds are carefully washed away, while the natural cell wall structure of the fibre is preserved.
This gentle processing results in a fibre with neutral sensory characteristics and excellent water-binding and retention capacity, making it ideal for improving texture, mouthfeel, and nutritional quality across a wide range of food applications.
The high-swelling capability of HERBACEL®-AQ® Plus supports:
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Enhanced satiety
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Improved gut motility
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Digestive wellbeing
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Balanced nutrition
Delivering both functional and nutritional advantages, HERBACEL®-AQ® Plus enables innovative product development that aligns with modern consumer health expectations.
benefits
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Very high dietary fibre content
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Powder with neutral sensory properties
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Excellent cold-swelling properties
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Soft pulpy texture
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Very high water-binding capacity
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High satiating effect
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Beneficial influence on the digestion
applications
Meat and sausages, Fish and Surimi, Gluten-free baked goods, Bakery products, Sweet and snacks, Dairy products, Beverage applications, Fruit preparations, Frozen and convenience food products, Pro Health products, Delicacies, Miscellaneous
effects of sheer forces on hydration (grams of water per 1 gram of citrus fibre)
