Citribel European manufacturer of citric acid, citrates & mycelium-based ingredients including beta-glucans
Citribel is a European manufacturer of citric acid, citrate salts and mycelium-based ingredients, produced through surface fermentation using sugar beet molasses as a renewable raw material.
With decades of fermentation expertise and large-scale production capacity in Belgium, we supply ingredients to food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, animal nutrition and industrial markets worldwide.
Our portfolio includes citric acid in anhydrous, monohydrate and liquid formats, trisodium citrate and monosodium citrate, as well as functional mycelium-derived ingredients, including fungal beta-glucans for animal nutrition and aquaculture applications.
Across our portfolio, we combine fermentation expertise, strict quality standards and a circular manufacturing approach that valorizes both our main products and fermentation co-products.
European Production
Through natural surface fermentation, we manufacture citric acid, trisodium citrate, monosodium citrate and mycelium based ingredients with consistent quality and large-scale production capacity. Our circular approach supports responsible manufacturing while meeting global industry standards.
Circular Manufacturing Process
Sugar molasses, the sidestreams from the sugar industry, form the main raw material in our natural production process. These molasses act as a breeding ground for the Citribel fungus, which produces citric acid and mycelium through fermentation. During further downstream processing, we create citrates and other valuable components.
Through recycling and upcycling, we maximize the use of our resources, generating a wide range of high-quality circular products.
Our products
Our fermentation and refining processes result in high-quality citric acid, citrate salts and mycelium-derived ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, animal nutrition and industrial applications.
We supply citric acid in anhydrous, monohydrate and liquid formats, as well as monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate for applications such as buffering, pH control and formulation stability.
Our fermentation process also generates valuable mycelium, which we further develop into functional mycelium-derived ingredients, including fungal beta-glucans for applications in animal nutrition and aquaculture.
Citric Acid
CITRIC ACID
LEARN MORECitrates
CITRATES
LEARN MOREMycaNova
MYCANOVA
LEARN MOREMycoFence
MYCOFENCE
LEARN MOREMycoGlucan
MYCOGLUCAN
LEARN MOREFeed & Agro
FEED & AGRO
LEARN MOREFrequently Asked Questions
What does Citribel produce?
Citribel produces citric acid, citrate salts and fermentation-derived products at its manufacturing site in Tienen, Belgium. Its portfolio includes citric acid anhydrous, citric acid monohydrate, citric acid solutions, trisodium citrate dihydrate and monosodium citrate anhydrous. Citribel also produces and develops co-products, mycelium-based ingredients and fungal beta-glucans, including MycoFence®, MycoGlucan® and MycaNova®.
Where is Citribel located?
Citribel is located in Tienen, Belgium. Its production site covers approximately 36 hectares and operates continuously. From Belgium, Citribel supplies citric acid, citrate salts and other fermentation-derived products to customers in international markets.
Which industries does Citribel serve?
Citribel supplies products to a range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, animal nutrition, aquaculture and industrial applications. Its portfolio combines established citric acid and citrate products with newer fermentation-derived and mycelium-based ingredients.
Is Citribel a European manufacturer?
Yes. Citribel is a European manufacturer based in Tienen, Belgium. Its citric acid production starts with the fermentation of sugar beet molasses using Aspergillus niger. Citribel uses surface fermentation as the basis of its citric acid manufacturing process.
What is Citribel’s production capacity?
Citribel has a reported production capacity of approximately 120,000 tonnes per year at its manufacturing site in Tienen, Belgium. The site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.