Market Trends of Brazil Food Acidulants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Brazil Food Acidulants Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand For Processed Foods in the Country
Commercially, the most attractive markets for ultra-processed food and drink products are no longer the fully industrialized high-income countries. They are the middle-and low-income countries, including Brazil. Brazil has shown rapid demand for processed foods in the past few years. Ultra-processed foods are the market segment that found a faster growth in the country. The nutritional profile of the fraction of ultra-processed food consumption, which showed higher energy density, higher overall fat content, higher saturated and trans fat, higher levels of free sugar and less fiber, protein, sodium, and potassium, when compared to the fraction of consumption related to natural or minimally processed foods, have propelled the demand. Thus, the increasing demand for processed food in the region is expected to boost the market sales.
Citric Acid is the Most Used Acidulant
Citric acid is the most prevalent organic acid used in food and beverages. It is a natural flavoring agent and preservative used in food preparations, due to its compatibility with most of the end products. In the developing markets, like Brazil, price plays a vital role in the sale of products. The affordable prices of citric acid allow the manufacturers to use it efficiently in the manufacturing of food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, etc. Looking for attractive market opportunities, the local manufacturers are launching citric acid in various forms, to cater to the rising demand across industries.