Market Trends of Egypt Food Preservatives Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Egypt Food Preservatives Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand for Natural Preservatives
Faster growth in the natural preservatives accounts for the rising health and wellness trends, with consumers seeking processed foods that have safer ingredients. A majority of natural preservatives in use currently are antioxidants that are found in a majority of fruits and vegetables. These compounds act as free radical scavengers and bacterial growth inhibitors. Their mode of action is to slow down the oxidation process in food and delay spoilage. Ascorbic acid (E300) or vitamin C and tocopherol (E306) are the two mainly used natural antioxidants in the food industry. Food manufacturers have now are emphasizing research and development for identifying natural preservatives with better and safer quality.
Increased Utilization in Beverages
The booming beverage industry is majorly uplifting the consumption of ingredients, including preservatives, which is most likely to foster market growth. The properties of drinks such as high water activity demand the irreplaceable use of preservatives in the beverage industry is to avoid the change in taste, the color, and bitter aftertaste. Moreover, with the rise in demand for functional beverages, the market for natural preservatives is gaining momentum. Manufacturers have been embracing innovation for increasing their position in the market by incorporating the organically sourced preservatives in the product formulation.
