Understanding the 7 R’s of Sustainability
The 7 R’s provide a simple framework for responsible production:
- Rethink
- Refuse
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Repair
- Regift
- Recycle
Evera aligns with this model because it rethinks citrus waste, reduces raw material consumption, and recycles citrus byproduct into functional fibers.
The 5 P’s of sustainability
The 5 P’s help companies evaluate sustainability impact holistically:
- People
- Planet
- Prosperity
- Partnership
- Peace
Evera supports all five by promoting cleaner ingredients, reducing environmental footprint and strengthening responsible sourcing partnerships.
The global push for clean label and upcycled solutions
Clean label has shifted from a trend to a requirement. Consumers want ingredients they understand and trust. Citrus fiber fits perfectly because it is natural, recognizable, and multifunctional.
Growing demand for natural stabilizers
Brands want to replace synthetic stabilizers with plant-based functional fibers. Citrus fiber is increasingly used in beverages, sauces, dairy alternatives, and bakery products due to its natural stability and ability to improve viscosity and texture.
The shift toward plant-based texture and functional fibers
As plant-based foods grow, the need for natural texturizers becomes essential. Citrus fiber provides structure, mouthfeel, and moisture retention without artificial additives.
Evera’s ingredients explained
Evera focuses on sustainability through upcycling citrus byproducts into high-quality citrus fiber. Available on the 1-2-Taste website, these ingredients offer exceptional functionality across F&B categories.
What makes citrus fiber a standout ingredient
Citrus fiber is rich in soluble and insoluble fibers, giving it impressive water-holding and oil-binding capabilities. It helps maintain product stability even under challenging processing conditions.
How Evera upcycles citrus byproducts for food waste valorisation
Instead of discarding orange pulp after juicing, Evera transforms it into valuable functional fibers. This supports food waste valorisation and contributes to circular economy practices.
Functional benefits of Evera ingredients
Water binding and stability
Citrus fiber binds water efficiently, which improves yield, prevents syneresis, and enhances product consistency.
Texture enhancement in plant-based foods
Plant-based burgers, sausages, and dairy alternatives benefit from the improved structure and bite that citrus fiber provides.
Fat mimicking and mouthfeel
Citrus fiber can mimic fat, creating creamy and rich textures in reduced-fat formulations and healthier recipes.
How each Evera ingredient suits your formulation
Beverages
Citrus fiber stabilizes juices, smoothies and plant-based beverages. It improves viscosity and keeps particles suspended without artificial gums.
Bakery and Snacks
In bakery, citrus fiber enhances moisture retention and shelf life. It helps create soft crumb textures and reduces fat levels in muffins, cookies, and pastries.
Sauces, Dressings, and Emulsions
Evera citrus fiber improves emulsion stability, reduces oil separation and enables cleaner label dressings without modified starches or synthetic stabilizers.
Meat and Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Citrus fiber improves binding, juiciness and texture in both meat and plant based meat systems. It supports fat replacement and enhances bite quality.
The 7 principles of food sustainability
Food sustainability is guided by seven principles:
- Efficiency
- Recycling
- Diversity
- Resilience
- Clean energy use
- Sustainable sourcing
- Nutrient preservation
Evera’s upcycling model supports all seven, especially recycling, sourcing and nutrient value retention.
The 5-to-1 fiber rule explained
The 5-to-1 rule helps identify high-quality fiber-rich foods. If the ratio of carbohydrates to fiber is 5 to 1 or less, the product provides meaningful fiber benefits. Citrus fiber is a powerful tool for improving the fiber profile of products without compromising taste or texture.
Why Evera is the ideal partner for sustainable formulation
Clean label compliance
Citrus fiber is label-friendly, natural and easy to incorporate. It supports claims like no additives, plant-based, and allergen-free.
Sustainable sourcing and traceability
Evera uses traceable citrus byproducts that would otherwise go to waste. This strengthens ESG reporting and sustainability commitments.
Cost efficiency for procurement teams
Upcycled ingredients often deliver better value because they make efficient use of existing resources. Citrus fiber improves yield, reduces fat usage and can replace multiple stabilizers, which helps reduce overall formulation costs.
How 1-2-Taste helps you access Evera ingredients easily
As the only curated B2B ingredient marketplace built for the food industry, 1 2 Taste makes it easy to sample, test, and source Evera citrus fiber. Our team works closely with R&D and procurement teams to help them choose the right functional fibers for their specific applications.
You can explore Evera by Citrosuco on the 1-2-Taste website and discover which citrus fiber solutions best fit your formulation needs.
