SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM · VOLUME 2026

Research is not marketing.
It's the product.

The Fiber Citrus® Scientific Development Team publishes continuously on colloidal structuring, matrix reorganization, and clean-label performance engineering. Read the mechanism, not the claim.

16 PAPERS / 9 PRODUCT LINES / UPDATED MONTHLY

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BEV SAVE

Colloidal Sequestration of Limonin to Reduce Bitterness in Reconstituted Orange Juices

A colloidal-capture mechanism attenuates limonin-driven bitterness in reconstituted OJ without thermal processing or enzymatic intervention.

FEB 2026 · 8 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
NUTRI SAVE

A Colloidal Structuring Platform for the Next Generation of Supplements and Functional Nutrition

Framework paper introducing Nutri Save® as a structuring platform for powders, RTDs and gummies across the functional nutrition category.

FEB 2026 · 12 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
PUP SAVE

Thermal-Stable Matrix Structuring to Reduce Breakage and Improve Pellet Integrity in High-Temperature Extruded Pet Food

Matrix reinforcement that survives extrusion temperatures delivers measurable reduction in kibble breakage and fines across shelf life.

FEB 2026 · 10 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
MEAT SAVE

Water–Fat Retention and Yield Protection in Reduced-Fat Burgers Through Functional Matrix Structuring

Structuring the protein–fat–water matrix recovers cook-yield and juiciness in reduced-fat beef patties without synthetic binders.

FEB 2026 · 9 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
VEG SAVE

Water–Fat Retention and Juiciness Engineering in Plant-Based Burger Matrices

Colloidal structuring replaces methylcellulose in plant-based patties, stabilising juiciness and bite across cooking and reheat cycles.

MAR 2026 · 9 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
BAKE SAVE

Moisture Retention and Water-Mobility Control to Reduce Staling and Preserve Softness in Baked Goods

Controlling water mobility inside the crumb slows starch retrogradation, extending softness and perceived freshness through shelf life.

MAR 2026 · 10 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
JELLY SAVE

Colloidal Network Reinforcement to Reduce Syneresis and Preserve Shelf-Life Appearance in Jams and Fruit Preserves

Reinforcing the pectin–sugar network reduces surface weeping and preserves visual clarity in low-sugar jams over extended storage.

MAR 2026 · 9 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
LACTO SAVE · FEATURED

Colloidal Moisture Retention to Reduce Syneresis and Improve Post-Fermentation Stability in Yogurt Systems

Up to 90% reduction in whey separation across 7-day storage in three commercial yogurt matrices, benchmarked against phosphate control.

MAR 2026 · 11 MIN READ →
FILIPE SOARES, VP R&D
BEYOND FOOD · CARE SAVE

Care Save: Colloidal Matrix Support to Improve Emulsion Stability in Lotions and Creams

A citrus-derived colloidal structurant stabilises cosmetic O/W emulsions, reducing reliance on synthetic thickeners and co-emulsifiers.

MAR 2026 · 8 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
BEYOND FOOD · BUILD SAVE

Build Save: Matrix Structuring for High-Build Leveling Mortars

Citrus fiber introduces controlled thixotropy and sag resistance in cementitious leveling mortars for high-build industrial flooring.

MAR 2026 · 9 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
BEYOND FOOD · PAPER SAVE

Paper Save: Dewatering Acceleration with Microcellulose-Compatible Structuring

A structurant compatible with microfibrillated cellulose accelerates dewatering on the wire, lowering energy demand in papermaking lines.

MAR 2026 · 8 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
SPICE SAVE

Particle Retention and Suspension Stability in Spice-Rich Sauces

Network structuring suspends spice particulates through shelf life and thermal cycles without gum xanthan or modified starch.

MAR 2026 · 9 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
SOUP SAVE

Particle Retention and Suspension Stability in Soups Through Colloidal Network Structuring

A low-dose colloidal network holds vegetables, grains and proteins in suspension across retort cycles and ambient storage.

APR 2026 · 10 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
BEV SAVE

Colloidal Structuring for Physical and Visual Stability in Pulp-Containing Beverages

Suspending cloud and pulp particles through a natural colloidal network preserves visual homogeneity in ambient pulp-containing juices.

APR 2026 · 9 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
NUTRI SAVE

High-Protein Systems: Matrix Reorganization for Reduced Grittiness and Stable Body Over Shelf Life

Matrix reorganization in high-protein RTDs and shakes reduces chalkiness and astringency while stabilising body across storage.

APR 2026 · 11 MIN READ →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
SPICE SAVE · PORTUGUÊS

Interações Coloidais e Estruturação Natural em Molhos com Redução de Extrato e Substituição de Goma Xantana

Estudo original em português sobre estruturação coloidal natural e substituição de goma xantana em molhos industriais com redução de extrato.

DEZ 2025 · 10 MIN LER →
FC SCIENTIFIC DEV. TEAM
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RESEARCH THEMES

Four lines of inquiry behind every Save Series® product.

01

Colloidal structuring

The core mechanism behind the Save Series platform — engineered fiber particles that assemble into functional networks.

02

Matrix reorganization

How fiber networks reshape complex food systems, redistributing water, fat and structural forces.

03

Clean label performance

Replacing synthetic stabilizers, gums and phosphates without sensory or performance trade-offs.

04

Upcycled feedstock

Turning citrus by-products into engineering materials that compete with petrochemical-derived ingredients.

WHO WE ARE

The Fiber Citrus® Scientific Development Team

An in-house research group led by VP of Research and Technical Operations Filipe Soares, publishing applied work on colloidal structuring, rheology, and matrix engineering for food systems and beyond.

BASED IN TAQUARITINGA, SP · PUBLISHED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 2025
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