BergaFlow™ represents the structural fiber fraction of the bergamot fruit, providing formulators with a distinctive, single-source citrus fiber ingredient. It contains 100% bergamot albedo fiber, with no carriers or solvents, and is hot-air dried.
BergaFlow™ is a citrus fiber ingredient produced from the albedo of authentic Citrus bergamia Risso et Poit.
It is:
BergaFlow™ provides formulators with a bergamot-derived fiber from a defined botanical and geographic source.
BergaFlow™ is produced from the bergamot albedo, the white internal portion of the citrus fruit located beneath the colored outer peel.
The albedo is the structural portion of the fruit and provides the source material for BergaFlow™ Citrus Fiber.
This distinguishes BergaFlow™ from bergamot ingredients derived from the juice or other fractions of the fruit.
The bergamot used to produce BergaFlow™ comes from Calabria, Italy, the region historically associated with the cultivation of authentic Citrus bergamia.
Calabrian origin provides a defined botanical and geographic source and supports traceability from the bergamot fruit to the finished ingredient.
BergaFlow™ and BPF® originate from authentic Calabrian bergamot but represent different fractions of the fruit and different ingredient technologies.
Characteristic | BergaFlow™ | BPF® |
Botanical source | Citrus bergamia | Citrus bergamia |
Origin | Calabria, Italy | Calabria, Italy |
Primary fraction | Albedo fiber | Polyphenolic fraction |
Composition | 100% bergamot citrus fiber | Standardized bergamot extract |
Flavanone standardization | No | Yes |
Primary role | Citrus fiber ingredient | Bergamot polyphenol ingredient |
BergaFlow™ therefore extends the Bergamonte® portfolio beyond standardized bergamot polyphenols into the structural fiber fraction of the fruit.
BergaFlow™ is 100% Bergamot Citrus Fiber produced from bergamot albedo.
It contains no added carriers or solvents and is non-GMO.
Its simple composition makes BergaFlow™ a distinctive botanical fiber ingredient for formulators seeking an authentic bergamot-derived material.
No.
BergaFlow™ contains no added carriers or solvents.
It is produced from bergamot albedo and dried using hot air, providing formulators with a straightforward 100% bergamot citrus fiber ingredient.
BergaFlow™ is produced from the albedo of authentic Citrus bergamia grown in Calabria, Italy.
The ingredient is:
Bergamot albedo → processed into citrus fiber → hot-air dried → finished powdered ingredient
No carriers or solvents are used.
The result is a 100% bergamot citrus fiber powder retaining the identity of its Calabrian botanical source.
BergaFlow™ is a beige powder with an aromatic odor and flavor characteristic of bergamot.
As a natural botanical ingredient, some variation in color can occur between production lots as a result of normal crop and harvest variability.
BergaFlow™ has the following physical characteristics:
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Beige powder |
Odor | Aromatic |
Flavor | Characteristic of bergamot |
pH | 3.5–5.5 |
Average mesh size | 90% passes 50 mesh |
Tapped density | 40–70 g/100 mL |
Moisture | <10.0% |
These characteristics provide formulators with practical parameters for powder handling, blending and finished-product development.
Per 100 g, BergaFlow™ provides:
Nutritional Parameter | Amount |
Calories | 300–450 kcal |
Fat | <1.0% |
Ash | <7.0% |
Total carbohydrates | >80.0% |
Protein | <2.5% |
Water | <8.0% |
BergaFlow™ is derived entirely from the bergamot albedo fraction.
BergaFlow™ is a bergamot albedo fiber ingredient, rather than one of the flavanone-standardized BPF® grades.
The BPF® platform concentrates and standardizes the characteristic bergamot flavanones:
BergaFlow™, by contrast, provides the fiber fraction of the bergamot fruit.
This gives formulators access to two distinct aspects of authentic Calabrian bergamot within the broader Bergamonte® portfolio.
The albedo is the white internal structural portion of the bergamot fruit beneath the outer colored peel.
The juice is the liquid fraction contained within the fruit.
These fractions have different compositions and therefore provide different starting materials for ingredient development.
BergaFlow™ specifically utilizes the albedo fiber fraction of authentic Calabrian bergamot.
Yes.
BergaFlow™ is a non-GMO ingredient and is made from 100% bergamot albedo fiber.
Soy, maize and colza derivatives are not used in the ingredient.
Yes.
BergaFlow™ is gluten free and contains no gluten source.
This makes it suitable for manufacturers developing gluten-free nutritional and nutraceutical products.
BergaFlow™ does not contain the major identified food allergens, including:
It is suitable for use in formulations where allergen status is an important raw-material qualification consideration.
Yes.
BergaFlow™ is suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations.
It does not contain ingredients derived from animal sources and is BSE/TSE free.
Its composition is entirely based on bergamot citrus fiber.
Yes.
BergaFlow™ is suitable for Halal applications. It contains no directly added alcohol or animal-derived ingredients or processing aids.
Current Halal documentation is available to qualified manufacturers and formulators.
BergaFlow™ has GRAS documentation supporting its use as a food ingredient.
Qualified manufacturers and regulatory teams can obtain the applicable GRAS documentation as part of the BergaFlow™ technical package.
No.
BergaFlow™ is non-irradiated.
The ingredient is not subjected to irradiation during its manufacture.
No.
Ethylene oxide is not used to sterilize equipment used in the manufacture of BergaFlow™.
Yes.
BergaFlow™ is produced as a pesticide-free citrus fiber ingredient.
Applicable quality documentation is available for customer qualification and regulatory review.
No.
BergaFlow™ contains no residual solvents following manufacturing and processing.
No carriers or solvents are used in its production.
BergaFlow™ has defined heavy-metal limits:
Heavy Metal | Specification |
Arsenic | <1.0 mg/kg |
Lead | <0.5 mg/kg |
Cadmium | <0.5 mg/kg |
Mercury | <0.1 mg/kg |
Heavy metals are analyzed using ICP-MS.
BergaFlow™ has defined microbiological quality parameters:
Parameter | Specification |
Aerobic Plate Count | <100,000 CFU/g |
Yeast and Mold | <10,000 CFU/g |
E. coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
These parameters form part of the ingredient’s quality-control program.
BergaFlow™ has a two-year shelf life when correctly stored.
It should be kept in a well-closed container away from:
BergaFlow™ is supplied in 20 kg fiber drums.
As a powdered citrus fiber ingredient, BergaFlow™ can be evaluated for a range of nutritional and nutraceutical formats, including:
Its powdered format and defined particle size, density, pH and moisture characteristics provide useful parameters for formulation development.
BergaFlow™ is distinguished by its botanical source, fruit fraction and geographic origin.
It is specifically:
Authentic Citrus bergamia Risso et Poit.
Bergamot albedo fiber
Calabria, Italy
Additional characteristics include:
BergaFlow™ therefore provides formulators with a specifically identified Calabrian bergamot fiber, rather than a generic citrus fiber of unspecified citrus origin.
Important considerations include:
BergaFlow™ combines authentic Calabrian Citrus bergamia albedo, 100% bergamot citrus fiber, no added carriers or solvents, and hot-air drying.
A comprehensive technical and quality package is available for BergaFlow™, including:
This documentation supports ingredient evaluation and raw-material qualification by R&D, quality and regulatory teams.
BergaFlow™ Citrus Fiber is available through HP Ingredients as part of the Bergamonte® ingredient portfolio.
Qualified formulators, manufacturers and contract manufacturers can request:
For formulators searching for bergamot citrus fiber, bulk citrus fiber, citrus fiber ingredient, bergamot fiber supplier, bergamot albedo fiber or Calabrian bergamot ingredient, BergaFlow™ provides a clearly characterized ingredient:
100% authentic Calabrian bergamot albedo fiber, with no added carriers or solvents.
