Unlock the Citrus Power of Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC

Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC (Not-From-Concentrate) delivers an authentic citrus flavor perfect for enhancing your food and beverage products. This clean-label ingredient is manufactured from fresh lemons grown along California’s citrus belt, a sun-drenched location that produces some of the finest fruit in the world. Our lemons offer enhanced freshness, vibrant flavor, balanced acidity, and rich aromatic properties that make our Lemon Juice the ideal choice for numerous applications.

A Natural Citrus Ingredient

Founded in 1947, Vita-Pakt is a premier processor and supplier of industrial citrus ingredients. We understand the importance of creating safe and sustainable products that bring more value to your operations. Our lemon trees are tended by multigenerational farmers who uphold our commitment to sustainability. All the fruit we process is rescued from conventional food waste streams and transformed into valuable ingredients like our Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC.

Vita-Pakt Product #212 is minimally processed at our GFSI-certified production facilities, which operate with a core focus on food safety. This citrus ingredient is free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, helping to retain the fresh, natural organoleptic characteristics of the original fruit. As an NFC product, it also delivers greater flavor, aroma, and nutrition compared to typical concentrated juices.

At Vita-Pakt, we adhere to the most stringent guidelines in the world when processing our ingredients. Our lemons are carefully inspected, washed, extracted, and finished (screened for proper mouthfeel). The juice undergoes meticulous testing to ensure it will deliver consistent flavor, appearance, aroma, and texture for your end application. Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC is then pasteurized and quickly frozen to maximize freshness and overall product quality.

This Vita-Pakt citrus ingredient is also a great source of nutrition. It contains various micro and macronutrients, such as vitamin C and dietary fiber, which are essential for healthy living and overall wellness. Try Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC in your products to help customers reap the benefits of citrus!

Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC Applications

Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC has a clear organoleptic presence and identity, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications. Here are some of the most common uses for Product #212:

Baked Goods

Make your bakery items stand out with Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC. Add it to baked bread, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, scones, pastries, and other baked goods. Customers will love the bright citrus notes in your products. Our Lemon Juice NFC also has natural acidic properties that help with moisture retention to improve the overall texture of your bakery delights. Additionally, you can use Item #212 to create zesty icings, fillings, and glazes to add even more citrusy goodness.

Confections

Use Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC to create decadent confections that customers will rave about. From cookies and chocolates to candies and fudge, this ingredient will provide a burst of citrus flavor to enhance any confectionery sweet. The tartness of the lemon will help balance out sugary ingredients for a more satisfying customer experience. Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice also has natural preservative properties to help maximize the shelf life of your products.

Beverages

Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC adds a refreshing citrus flavor to a wide variety of beverage products. Try it in:

• Juices and Lemonades

This citrus ingredient is ideal for enhancing juices and lemonades. Brighten up any fruit juice, such as orange, apple, or pineapple, with a hint of tangy lemon flavor. Or create a custom lemonade product with Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC. Make a classic lemonade or add it to various flavored lemonades to improve their flavor profile. Customers will love the bold lemon flavor and citrusy aroma in every sip.

• Brewed Beverages

Transform teas, coffees, beers, and other brewed items with Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC. This potent ingredient adds a bright citrus twist that enhances each brew’s natural flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with IPAs, blonde ales, and wheat beers. Begin with a small amount of our Lemon Juice to avoid overpowering the distinctive flavors of your brewed items. Adjust accordingly to increase the citrus intensity.

• Distilled Products

Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC also works well in distilled products. Add it to vodka, gin, tequila, or whiskey to create a more complex flavor profile with a pop of lemon. Or create a ready-to-serve margarita, martini, or cocktail blend with a natural citrus flavor. With Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice, it’s easy to create a unique distilled product with a clean-label appeal.

Discover Vita-Pakt Today

Vita-Pakt is proud to be recognized as a trusted authority in industrial citrus ingredients. For over 75 years, we’ve built our reputation on delivering premium products and outstanding customer service. As a vertically integrated company, we play a key role in California’s citrus industry, partnering with manufacturers to create high-quality products for the end consumer.

Elevate the flavor profile of your food and beverage products with Vita-Pakt Lemon Juice NFC. Order a sample of Item #212 today!

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