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Citrus

Mastering Citrus Sensations

Through our RE-MASTER CITRUS™ program, we curate global citrus flavors and technologies that elevate freshness and deliver authentic, region-specific tastes.

  • #1
    Citrus is the No. 1 flavor tonality in beverages, bringing refreshment and excitement to billions of consumers every day.
  • 53%
    of US consumers would prefer to include citrus to create their ideal non-alcoholic beverage. Source: Mintel 2022
Research and innovation at IFF's facility.

A Fresh Take on Citrus Innovation

Citrus is the top beverage flavor, delivering refreshments to billions daily. While many focus on traditional citrus fruits, our mission is to innovate for quality and cost stability.

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Maximized Cost Efficiencies

At IFF, we have developed a comprehensive citrus catalog, driven by high-tech engineering and sustainable solutions like extenders and natural citrus-free options, to deliver flavors that remain stable despite cost volatility.

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Taste Stability

We craft flavor creations with proven stability throughout their shelf life by employing around-the-clock monitoring of raw materials and developing purpose-driven keys that replace unstable molecules.

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Compliance

We provide our customers with worry-free citrus fruit flavors thoughtfully designed by meticulously controlling all specifications during creation, including an extensive analytical screening and segregation program to ensure optimal versatility, handling, and labeling.

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Solubility 

When it comes to citrus, our flavor creation relies on highly concentrated flavor keys and a variety of high-performing delivery systems to achieve clean-label product design tailored to the end-use for our customers and in turn, their consumers.

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Valuable Differentiation

Through innovative R&D, we’ve expanded our raw material scope with enriched flavors and curated stories of provenance, certification, and sustainability, developed in close collaboration with our citrus partners.

Invigorating Citrus Applications

Beverage

Beverage

We provide comprehensive beverage innovation capabilities, leveraging a cutting-edge portfolio of advanced technologies designed to create more mindful products, deliver affordable and sustainable solutions to our customers, and offer industry-leading sensorial experiences that redefine the beverage market’s standards.

With a focus on flavor, we incorporate the zesty notes of lime, the bright tang of lemon, and the sweet citrus burst of orange to craft juices and beverages that awaken the senses and elevate the drinking experience.

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What Flavour Makes
Your Citrus Perfect?

Hover on the flavors to find out more!
  • Fruity Lemon

    Fruity note of lemon peel

  • Fruity Orange

    Fruity note of orange peel

  • Fruity Lime

    Fruity note of lime peel

  • Floral Bergamot

    Mild floral smell, as found in early grey tea; slightly reminiscent of Citrus

  • Floral Lavender

    Mild floral smell, as found in lavender; slightly reminiscent of Citrus

  • Floral Jasmine

    Mild, white floral smell

  • Peely Citrus

    Citrus peel, zesty notes

  • Albedo

    White part of the citrus peel (inside). Green woody smell

  • Aldehydic

    Floral smell with a soapy, fatty, oily citrus character

  • Green

    Fresh, vegetal green notes

  • Earthy/mouldy

    Mild moss and earthy character of citrus

  • Woody/spicy

    Woody with a citrus note, typical of the pen pencil

  • Medicinal

    Smell of Pine and Turpentine

  • Degradation/oxyzed

    Lack of freshness; Almondy and harsh shoe polish note

  • Fruity Lemon
  • Fruity Orange
  • Fruity Lime
  • Floral Bergamot
  • Floral Lavender
  • Floral Jasmine
  • Peely Citrus
  • Albedo
  • Aldehydic
  • Green
  • Earthy/mouldy
  • Woody/spicy
  • Medicinal
  • Degradation/oxyzed
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  • Citrus Fruits
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Research and innovation at IFF's facility.

Transform Ideas into Market-Ready Innovations

Bring your vision to life with IFF’s expertise in food and beverage innovation. Together, we can turn bold ideas into groundbreaking solutions.