Food Thickening Agents Market

Food Thickening Agents Market size is forecast to reach USD 20552 million by 2027, estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during 2020-2027.

Food Thickening Agents is a thickening agent mainly used to increase viscosity level of the liquids without changing the properties of the food. Food Thickening Agents are often used to thicken different products such as soups, sauces, puddings, dairy products, and fruit beverages. The thickening agent absorbs the fluid and instantly adds a creamy and flavorful texture to the food product. It also improves the suspension of the ingredients, which increases the stability of the product. The food thickeners are based on polysaccharides (starches, vegetable gums, and pectin), or proteins. The flavorless powdered starches includes corn starch, wheat flour, almond flour, and other starch derivates, and the protein includes collagen, egg whites, and gelatin.

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The primary factor contributing to the growth of the Global Food Thickening Agents Market includes the extensive usage of thickening agents in the food & beverage sector, including bakery products, dressings, dairy & frozen desserts, confectionery products, and processed food. The growing consumer awareness regarding the remarkable benefits offered by thickeners such as absorption of nutrients, highly cost-effective, and compatibility with other ingredients, followed by the easy availability of food thickeners across different distribution channels, will attract a large number of consumers towards the adoption of food thickeners at the global level. Various multinational organizations are focusing on the development of the advanced extraction process of food thickeners from new natural sources to capture the growing demand of the end-users. The continuous product innovation will create new opportunities in the market, thereby drastically increasing the demand for the Global Food Thickening Agents Market over the coming years. Moreover, the increasing demand for food products with good taste and mouthfeel is encouraging food processing companies to develop innovative food products with improved taste and quality. The rising occurrence of dysphagia, a disease related to difficulty in swallowing food, among the older people is promoting the usage of food thickening agents to ease the process of swallowing. For Instance, Nestle Health launched an innovative food thickening agent, specially designed for dysphagia patients. This agent thickens the food without affecting the taste and odor of the food product. On the other hand, the stringent regulation from several regulatory bodies such as Food and Drugs Organization (FDA), the European Commission (EU), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Health Canada, and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for the restricted usage of thickeners will hamper the grow of the market over the coming years.

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Based on the Source, the Global Food Thickening Agents market is segmented into Plant, Seaweed, Microbial, Animal (Gelatin), and Synthetic. The Plant-sourced food thickening agents are anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing consumer awareness about the plant-based products and their remarkable quality at the global level. In addition to this, the growing trend of vegan diet patterns among the developed economies, including North America, will promote the consumption of plant-based thickener, thereby boosting the demand of the market.

Based on the Application, the Global Food Thickening Agents market is segmented into Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry, Sauces & Dressings, Beverages, Dairy Products, and Others. The bakery and confectionery segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for thickening agents such as agar across the globe. Agar gels withstand high temperature and are often used as a stabilizer and thickener in icings, pie fillings, and meringues. Some of the agars, which are extracted from Gracilaria chilensis, are used in confectionery products having high sugar content. The agars are tasteless and does not interfere with the flavors of the food products, which makes it more suitable for the end-users who are looking for thickeners with no flavor effect.

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Based on the region, the Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing consumer demand for healthy and low-fat food products across the developing economies such as China, Japan, and India. Europe is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period owing to the rising consumption of various types of food thickeners, especially in Germany. The food & beverage companies are mainly focusing on product innovation and improving functional features such as introduction of new flavors and improved texture.

Various notable players operating in the market include Cargill, Inc., Ingredion Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, DowDuPont Inc., Ashland Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC, CP Kelco, Kerry Group PLC, Nestlé Health Science S.A., Darling Ingredients, Inc., Naturex S.A., Acuro Organics Limited, Koninklijke DSM N.V., W Hydrocolloids, Inc., AkzoNobel N.V. among others.

Key Developments:

• • In 2019, Ashland launched an efficient thickening and anti-sagging agent for use in inorganic zinc-rich primers. Klucel MS HPC is the on-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether with versatile properties.
  • In 2018, Tate & Lyle PLC expanded its line of instant starches by introducing three new thickeners and film formers which are suitable for a variety of applications.
  • In 2017, Ingredion launched a highly functional modified starch known as N-CREAMER 2230. The starch will help manufacturers to create affordable recipes with low-fat content.

The Global Food Thickening Agents market has been segmented based on Source, Application, and key regions. Based on Source, the market is segmented Plant, Seaweed, Microbial, Animal (Gelatin), and Synthetic. Based on the Application, the market is segmented Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry, Sauces & Dressings, Beverages, Dairy Products and Others.

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is the Global Food Thickening Agents market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in the current market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenue and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the Global Food Thickening Agents market?
  • Which Source generated maximum revenues in 2019 and identify the most promising Source during the forecast period?
  • What are the various application areas of Global Food Thickening Agents market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Market Segmentation:

Global Food Thickening Agents Market by Source

• • Plant
    • Guar Gum
    • Gum Arabic
    • Locust Bean Gum
    • Pectin
    • Starches
    • Others
  • Seaweed
    • Carrageenan
    • Agar
    • Alginate
  • Microbial
    • Gellan Gum
    • Curdlan
    • Xanthum Gum
  • Animal (Gelatin)
  • Synthetic
    • Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
    • Methyl cellulose

Global Food Thickening Agents Market by Application

• • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Meat & Poultry
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Beverages
  • Dairy Products
  • Others

Global Food Thickening Agents Market by Region

• • North America Food Thickening Agents Market
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    • North America Food Thickening Agents Market by Source
    • North America Food Thickening Agents Market by Application
    • US Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Canada Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
  • Europe Food Thickening Agents Market
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    • Europe Food Thickening Agents Market by Source
    • Europe Food Thickening Agents Market by Application
    • UK Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Germany All-Up Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • France Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Spain Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
  • Asia-Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market
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    • Asia-Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market by Source
    • Asia-Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market by Application
    • China Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • India Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Japan Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
  • ROW Food Thickening Agents Market
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    • ROW Food Thickening Agents Market by Source
    • ROW Food Thickening Agents Market by Application
    • Brazil Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • South Africa Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • UAE Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Food Thickening Agents Market All-Up

Major Players Operating the Food Thickening Agents (Option 5: Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • Cargill, Inc.
  • Ingredion Inc.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • DowDuPont Inc.
  • Ashland Inc.
  • Tate & Lyle PLC
  • CP Kelco
  • Kerry Group PLC
  • Nestlé Health Science S.A.
  • Darling Ingredients Inc.
  • Naturex S.A.
  • Acuro Organics Limited
  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
  • W Hydrocolloids Inc.
  • AkzoNobel N.V.