Market Trends of Food Acidulants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Food Acidulants Market according to our research experts:
Use of Citric Acid in Processed Food and Beverage
The global acidulants market is preliminarily driven by its robust utility factor across a diverse range of application areas. The global marketplace has witnessed the emergence of innovative beverages with exotic and ethnic fruit flavors and flavor blends with the use of citric acid. Citric acid is widely utilized in processed foods, confections, preserves, syrups, gelatin snacks, and desserts due to its properties which consist of preservatives, flavors, pH control, and synergetic with aspartame which helps to support the market growth and expand the food acidulants market worldwide. It is one of the most utilized food acidulants, especially in carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and processed foods. Whereas the pH of citric acid also makes it useful in other ready-to-drink beverages and ready-to-eat food due to its natural occurrence facilitates its classification as a non-toxic component and makes it suitable for utilization in food products. Additionally, the functional superiority of citric acid in shelf-life enhancement, pH buffering, and providing flavor and tartness is higher than that of phosphoric, tartaric, and lactic acids.
Asia-Pacific Expected to Witness the Highest Growth Rate
Abundant availability, lower-cost production, wide application scope, and multi-functional attributes are a few factors augmenting the growth of the acidulant market in the Asia-Pacific region. Key players in the food acidulants market are posing a high threat to western players leading in production, export, and consumption, attributing to high domestic production of organic and inorganic acids. China is the largest producer and exporter of citric acid, having 4 out of 5 headquarters of major citric acid manufacturers in the world. Also, being the reserve for phosphates is again leading in the production of phosphoric acid, followed by the United States, Morocco, and Russia. Some of the region-based key players are Huangshi Xinghua Biochemical Co. Ltd and COFCO Biochemical.
