Market Trends of Africa Food Acidulants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Africa Food Acidulants Market according to our research experts:
Wide application in growing confectionery market
The advancement in the confectionery industry dedicated to health-oriented consumers with the development of low-calorie, organic products are gaining a large number of consumer base supplementing the growth of additives market including food acidulants. In addition, the booming demand for premium chocolates among work professionals and burgeoning millennials has significantly increased the chocolate consumption, globally. In confectioneries, malic acid is gaining popularity due to its multi-function properties of blending in fruit flavors and creating sourness. Hence, developing a considerable demand for specific acidulants in the industry.
Citric Acid holds a Prominent Share in the market studied
Abundant availability, lower-cost production, wide application scope, and multi-functional attributes are few factors augmenting the growth of the citric acid market, in the African region. Since more than 50% of total citric acid produced is consumed in beverages, the industry accounts for leading consumers of the product in the food and beverage sector. In order to address the rising demand for citric acid across the globe, the manufacturers are setting up production units to supplement the global supply, which in turn is boosting the citric acid market.
