Market Trends of South America Food Sweetener Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Food Sweetener Market according to our research experts:
Increased Utilization of Sweeteners in Bakery
Sugar is one of the essential ingredients in baked goods that assist in the Maillard reaction, thus giving the desirable golden brown appearance. Moreover, it also acts as hygroscopic material and thus providing desirable texture as well as mouthfeel. Cakes and biscuits for low energy supply, also aimed at diabetic subjects, can be sweetened with low levels of aspartame in combination with fructose, sorbitol, and xylitol. Sweeteners help to maintain the texture and volume of the final product. It also increases the effectiveness of yeast by providing an immediate source of nourishment for its growth. Hence, it helps the product to remain fresh and thus providing the consumers with a good quality product.
Brazil Dominates the Market
Brazil s the world's largest producer and exporter of sugar. A high level of sweetener consumption, coupled with the emerging economic status of the country, makes it an attractive market destination. The success of the sweetener products can be understood from the recent success of the Brazilian sugar mills. Brazil's stevia growth is due to increased awareness and usage of dietary foods. Another major driver is the growing population of overweight, obese, and diabetic patients, which in turn causing growth in this category. The manufacturers involved in sweet biscuits, beverages, snack bars, and fruit snacks continued to use sweeteners extensively.
