Usage Tips

Seasonings & Rubs

  • Add True Citrus directly to your seasoning or rub
  • Recommended starting usage level is 1% of finished product or add to taste
  • As with any seasoning, the cooking time and temperature may impact the overall flavor impact
  • For best results, blend with other seasonings and apply to finished product after cooking

Sauces, Dressings & Marinades

  • Add True Citrus directly to your seasoning or rub
  • In Dry Form, True Citrus & True Fruit Powders  can be added directly to any sauce, marinade or dressing
  • Recommended starting usage is 0.5%
  • In Hot Applications – Recommended starting usage: True Citrus – 1%
    • When possible, add True Citrus or True Fruit Powders post-heating

Baking, Desserts & Pastries

  • In Dry Form, True Citrus & True Fruit Powders can be added directly to batters, curds, frostings, coatings and toppings – Starting usage is 0.5%.
  • In Baking – Recommended starting usage
    • True Citrus – 1%
    • True Fruit Powders:
      • No Added Sugar – 1%
      • w/ Added Sugar – 4%
  • Coatings and Toppings:
    • Add post-baking to desired taste
  • Use True Citrus as a juice enhancer
    • Starting usage is 0.2%

Craft Beers, Seltzers & Beverages

  • Starting at less than 2%, our hydrated citrus or fruit powders deliver fresh, authentic taste without any noticeable oxidized notes after bottling. While they can be added in any step of your production process, for best results, add during the post filtration stage.
  • Recommended starting usage by weight:
    • True Citrus –  0.25%
    • True Fruit Powders:
      • No Added Sugar- 0.5%
      • w/ Added Sugar – 2.0%

Powdered & Functional Beverages

  • Add True Citrus or True Fruit Powders directly to your functional ingredients
  • Recommended starting usage level is 1% of finished product
  • We also provide partial or turn-key powdered drink mixes that include:
    • Low/no calorie sweeteners
    • Flavor masking systems
    • Custom flavor profiles
    • Acidifiers