Market Trends of Asia-Pacific Food Stabilizers Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the APAC Food Stabilizers Market according to our research experts:
Significant Usage of Stabilizers in Beverage Applications
Beverages are one of the fastest-growing food stabilizer markets as they are among the most-consumed food products among adults and children. However, the incorporation of food stabilizers in beverages, like xanthan gum, carrageenan, and pectin. This is likely to further boost the sales of food stabilizers, as it is being used in most of the low-calorie drinks, fruit juice, Energy drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, and yogurt drinks across the region. Furthermore, food stabilizers play a vital role in enhancing taste in mid-calorie and zero-calorie beverages. Thus, manufacturers across the region are using these products in beverage aids in using minimal quantities of sweeteners that are crucial in attaining texture, stability, and flavor.
China Accounts For A Significant Share In The Market
China, with the development of technology, accounts for more than 50 pectin authorized producers. The resources for extracting pectin are mainly citrus and apple pomace. At present, China, with abundant pectin resources, still can't meet the demands of the market as a low utilization rate of materials, although the pectin output appears to be increasing steadily year by year and improved infrastructure on R&D to develop new products, flavors, textures, tastes is slowly improving in the country. The domestic pectin output tends to grow rapidly in the next few years which is expected to drive the food stabilizer market growth. Kappa is the most used carrageenan in China, as it acts as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and bodying agent in cheese, chocolate, ice cream, and puddings.
