Citrus Food Flavor, 1 L

Bringing Consistent Citrus Notes to High-Volume Food Manufacturing

For beverage plants, confectionery lines and dairy producers running large-scale batches, maintaining an identical flavor profile from batch to batch is a defining factor of product quality. The Citrus Food Flavor in a 1 liter package was formulated with exactly this challenge in mind and belongs to the broader category of Food Flavorings, which brings together concentrates suited to a wide range of food industry applications.

The citrus profile blends orange, lemon and grapefruit notes, making it a versatile choice for carbonated and still beverages, iced teas, gummy candies, ice cream, yogurts, baked goods, and even certain cocktail syrups and low-alcohol drinks. The liter format is aimed squarely at conveyor-line manufacturing, where the priority is not a single purchase but a reliable, repeatable supply of raw material with consistent sensory characteristics across every delivery. This matters most for facilities running a fixed product lineup, where even a slight shift in flavor between batches can affect how consumers perceive the brand.

The flavor is best introduced at the final stage of the production process, after the main thermal treatment step, to prevent the loss of volatile aromatic compounds at elevated temperatures. The recommended addition temperature should not exceed 60-70 degrees Celsius, and for carbonated beverages the flavor is typically added right before bottling. Dosage generally ranges from 0.1 to 0.5 percent of total product mass, depending on the desired intensity and whether the base is oil, water or alcohol.

The citrus concentrate pairs well with other flavor profiles, allowing manufacturers to build layered compositions. For refreshing blends, it is often combined with Raspberry Lime Food Flavoring Lithuania 5 ml, which adds a berry tartness to the classic citrus base. For apple-citrus beverages and cider-style drinks, a small addition of Food Flavor Apple Cider, 5 ml works well, while tea-based blends with citrus notes benefit from Food Flavor Green Tea, 5 ml.

Store the flavor in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve its aromatic stability throughout the shelf life. After opening, reseal the container as tightly as possible each time to limit air exposure and moisture ingress.

Citrus Concentrate Syrup for Industrial Bottling

Prepared drinking water 950 ml

White granulated sugar 80 g

Citric acid 1.5 g

Citrus Food Flavor 4 ml

Potassium sorbate 0.6 g

Dissolve the sugar completely in warm water, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before proceeding. Add the citric acid and preservative, stirring thoroughly until fully dissolved. Introduce the flavor last, at a temperature no higher than 25 degrees Celsius, then filter the concentrate through a fine cloth filter and transfer it into prepared containers for dosing on the production line during beverage manufacturing.