Herbstreith & Fox KG Pektin-Fabriken

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H&F Group - Inspired by nature.
Our plant-based ingredients provide outstanding functionality and precise quality, second to none. We achieve the holistic utilization of our raw materials in our value chain. Since 1934, we have been pioneers in side-stream valorization.

Herbstreith & Fox - Specialists for Pectin: Herbstreith & Fox has been manufacturing high-quality pectins for the food and non-food industry since 1934. H&F primarily produces highly specialized pectins from apples and citrus fruits for a wide range of applications. As a universal gelling agent, thickener and stabilizer, pectin is an indispensable part of many different products today.

Herbafood Ingredients - Specialist in Fruit Fibers & Apple Extracts: As a pioneer in the field of multifunctional products, we offer a comprehensive range of functional dietary fibers with a focus on fruit-derived fibers such as citrus fibers or apple fibers. Our HERBACEL® multifunctional fibers fit perfectly into "clean & simple" concepts such as the creation of vegan emulsions based on our fibers only, as well as stabilization, texturization, viscosity increase, etc. in various food & beverage applications. The color spectrum of our apple extracts from the HERBAROM® product line ranges from a golden yellow to a medium brown to a deep, dark brown hue.

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Sales markets	Africa; Asia; Australia; Central/South America; Eastern Europe; Middle East; North America; Western Europe
Primary business activity	Manufacturer: Ingredients / Additives
Affiliated categories:	Bitter Orange \|Dietary Fibres \|Dietary Fibres, Prebiotics More

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Our Top products

Apple and citrus pectins

H&F Pectin offers excellent functionality combined with a natural appearance. H&F Pectin improves texture and stability in food and beverage products and is also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

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Fruit fibers and apple extracts

Our preferred raw materials are citrus and apple fruits, from which we derive not only functional fibers but also our natural coloring and flavoring apple extracts. . Multifunctional fruit fibers and coloring apple extracts – two pillars for “clean & simple” solutions.

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News about Herbstreith & Fox KG Pektin-Fabriken

21 Oct 2026

High load creatine gummies by using H&F Citrus Pectin

The global market for creatine as a dietary supplementis developing rapidly and with it, thedemand for vegan alternatives to creatine powders.Creatine gummies are at the forefrontwhen it comes to innovation and consumerfriendliness. But how do you ensure a high creatinedosage without compromising on texture?

21 Oct 2026

High load magnesium gummies by using H&F Apple Pectin

Magnesium gummies are on trend, and anincreasing number of consumers arechoosing functional gummies to cover theirdaily magnesium intake in a convenient way.H&F Apple Pectin Classic AS 519 is particularlysuitable for the production of both sugarcontainingand sugarfree gummies allowing veryhigh magnesium contents.

21 Oct 2026

High load protein gummies by using H&F Citrus Pectin

Dietary supplements are a rapidly growing market of which protein products, in particular, arecurrently very popular. Gummies are an attractive format for consuming dietary supplements.Consequently, protein gummies have become a common product development focus, but theyalso present significant challenges in terms of texture and stability. As a plant‑based gellingagent, itenables the production of stable, heat‑resistant gummies with a pleasant ...

1 Nov 2023

Your key to food innovation: Discover the versatility of H&F apple and citrus pectin

Pectin, derived from apples and citrus fruits, is a natural, vegan ingredient that is highly valued by consumers and product developers. It is completely plant-based and perfect as a texturizer, gelling agent, thickener and stabilizer in a variety of applications.