Food Acidulants Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type, Foam, Function, Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Food Acidulants Market is accounted for $2.46 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $3.38 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 5.43% during the forecast period. Food acidulants are chemical compounds that give a tart, sour, or acidic flavor to foods or enhance the perceived sweetness of foods. These acidic additives help to increase the shelf life of food goods by lowering the amount of air, bacteria, fungus, and yeast deterioration. These additions also assist in preserving, maintaining pH balance and enhancing the nutritional qualities of food. These chemicals functions as gelling agents and food preservatives. They can also function as leavening agents and emulsifiers in some kinds of processed foods.

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reports, in the year 2020, 100 billion liters of liquid foods were consumed in India, less than 50% of that is packaged.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing consumer awareness

Demand for regional goods is rising as a result of consumer awareness of clean-label items. It represents a 'good food future' with ingredients that are believed to be healthy, nutritious and sustainable. The need for healthy products and high disposable income in wealthy countries have raised the production of acidulants and placed pressure on western companies to cut prices, which is propelling the growth of the regional market for acidity regulators.

Restraint:

Strict government regulations

Synthetic citric acid can be hazardous as it may contain a minute portion of sulphites which causes diseases or disorders. As a result, the government placed severe guidelines on the use of food acidulants. To guarantee that foods are safe to eat and are appropriately labelled, federal authorities and numerous international bodies should thoroughly control all food additives. These factors hinder the market expansion.

Opportunity:

Raising investments and collaborations

Businesses are making investments in technology advancements such as acid encapsulation to enable controlled release and enhanced stability at particular temperatures and for the detection of food-borne contaminants and pathogens. Manufacturers are collaborating with numerous research institutions to create new items in order to satisfy the expanding global demand. These collaborations lead to more efficient processes and propel the market demand.

Threat:

Inadequate pH control

Food items may develop dangerous microorganisms if the pH is not properly controlled. Such food products may be harmful to a person's health. Sickness and allergic responses to the additive might develop. When acidulants are not metered properly during mixing, many individuals experience joint discomfort with swelling and stiffness, muscle and stomach pain, as well as shortness of breath. These factors hamper the market demand.

COVID-19 Impact:

The global market for acidulants has been negatively damaged by the epidemic. During the lockdown, there were global government limitations on the export of raw materials from a number of nations, which unexpectedly affected the production of large food and beverage producers. As a result, the demand for finished goods plummeted in the foodservice sector. Due to its ability to increase immunity, citric acid in particular has seen a rise in demand as a result of COVID-19. However, the ingredients chaotic supply chain had a significant negative influence on the market's expansion.

The fumaric acid segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The fumaric acid segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to increasing consumption of bakery and confectionery products. Many bakery products and confectionery items use fumaric acids. These additives have been selected based on how well they contribute to improving the organoleptic qualities and shelf life of various goods. It acts as a substitute for tartaric acid and occasionally takes the place of citric acid. It is also used as an antifungal agent in boxed foods. These factors are fuelling the segment's demand.

The beverages segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The beverages segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its exotic and ethnic fruit flavours and blends. Citric acid is frequently used in processed foods, confections, preserves, syrups, gelatin snacks, and desserts due to its qualities, which include preservatives, tastes, pH control and synergy with aspartame. Its natural occurrence facilitates it as a non-toxic component and makes it suitable for utilization in beverages which is driving the demand of the segment.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to its abundant availability of resources. This region benefits from widespread applicability and cheaper manufacturing costs. The world's top manufacturer and exporter of citric acid is China. The major participants in this region's market for food acidulants are fiercely competing with western companies that dominate in terms of production, export, and consumption. High domestic production of organic and inorganic acids is further expanding the market demand.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the rising demand for beverages. Soft drink, energy drink, and juice drink consumption is rising quickly in the USA, which has led to an increase in the use of acidulants in the beverage sector. Customers' interest in foods and beverages made with safe ingredients is anticipated to remain high in the upcoming years. All of these elements will be beneficial to the North American market for food acidulants.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Food Acidulants Market include: Cargill Incorporated, Innova Corporate, Hawkins Watts Limited, Direct Food Ingredients, Foodchem International Corporation, Arshine Pharmaceutical Co, FBC Industries, Tate & Lyle, Bartek Ingredients Inc, Weifang Ensign Industry Co, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Brenntag North America Inc, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Purac biochem BV, Fuerst Day Lawson Limited and Corbion NV.

Key Developments:

In February 2023, Cargill Food Ingredients and Bioindustrials, through its recently acquired production unit at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, plans to widen its customer base and distribution network in South India, with a new range of products. The company will be able to offer a variety of quality products to consumers in the Southern States.

In June 2020, Foodchem International Corporation launched FoodCel™ Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC). It is used as a viscosity regulator or thickener in food production and thickener in medicine, and it is an integral part of toothpaste, water-based coating, detergent, and other products.

In January 2019, Direct Food Ingredients Ltd (DFI) begins the New Year by unveiling its latest investment - a new state of the art, interactive website, to consolidate further its market position and boost its already impressive customer service offering. The new site includes advancements for the benefits of its customers including real time information on product specifications.

Types Covered:

• Malic Acid
• Phosphoric Acid
• Acetic Acid
• Tartaric Acid
• Citric Acid
• Fumaric Acid
• Lactic Acid
• Sodium Citrate
• Potassium Citrate
• Formic Acid
• Gluconic Acid
• Tannic Acid
• Succinic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid

Foams Covered:

• Liquid
• Powder

Functions Covered:

• PH Control
• Preservative
• Flavor Enhancer
• Microbial Control
• Other Functions

Applications Covered:

• Animal Nutrition
• Beverages
• Bakery & Confectionery
• Dairy Food
• Frozen Products
• Meat & Poultry
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
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