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Nov-2019

Master the basics in the Food Stabilizers (blends & Systems) Market

Food Stabilizers Market is expected to reach 10.33 billion USD by 2024, with an increase from 8.39 billion USD in 2019.

Food Stabilizers Market Introduction:

A food stabilizer is nothing more than a food additive used to preserve it. They are generally used to prevent the spilling and separation of oil and water in foods such as salads. It is also used in ice cream to avoid the formation of ice crystals. Hydrocolloids such as agar, alginate, cellulose and its derivatives, carrageenan, guar gum, gelatin, locust bean gum, gum arabic, starch, pectin and xanthan gum are commonly used as food stabilizers.

Stabilizers are substances that maintain the physicochemical state of a foodstuff, which include elements that support a homogeneous dispersion of two or more immiscible materials in a food, as well as substances that stabilize, continue or intensify an existing color.

Food stabilizers are confused with preservatives. But there is a difference between the two. Stabilizers are used to maintain the physical characteristics of foods, while preservatives prevent the deterioration of food. Food stabilizers increase the stability and thickness of foods by connecting their larger molecules.

Growth factors:

The global market for food stabilizers (blends and systems) is continuously evolving because it depends on one of the basic needs of man, i.e., food. The ability to modify and improve the quality and appearance of food products is fueling the global market for food stabilizers (blends and systems). Significant investments in the worldwide market are proving more jobs and, as a result, are increasing. Another important factor responsible for the development of the global market is the low cost of raw materials. The low cost of labor is a factor contributing to the dynamism of the worldwide market for food stabilizers (mixtures and systems).

On the other hand, high maintenance and transportation costs are proving to be the factors that slow the growth of the global market for food stabilizers (mixtures and systems).

Market dynamics:

The market for food stabilizers is fueled by the growing demand for prepared foods and organic foods and the increasing influence of westernized food consumption patterns. The rising preference for agri-food manufacturers for specialty and custom blends is another factor in the continued growth of the market. With stability, shelf life, texture and visual appeal and a growing priority for packaging sales, manufacturers are looking for innovative food stabilizers that meet consumer demand. However, restrictions on the use of specific stabilizer blends, strict government regulations on application and quantity, and consumer preference for fresh produce have become an obstacle to the growth of the food stabilizer market.

Common food stabilizers:

Alginic acid is a popular dietary stabilizer derived from brown algae, used in ice cream and syrups that we employ in desserts.
Agar-agar is also used as a food stabilizer in food products such as canned meat and pudding.
Carrageenan resembles agar, which is also obtained from red algae that is used in shampoos.
Then there is gelatin, another food stabilizer.
Pectin or calcium chloride is used as dietary stabilizers in dairy products.
Lecithin and mono and diglycerides.

Recent developments:

July 2016: Premium Ingredients launches two new stabilizers for Analog Pizza Cheese, Premitex® XLK-15043 for Analog Cheese and Premitex® XLK-15067 for high-quality vegan cheese without animal proteins.
December 2015: DuPont announced the launch of a new fruit juice stabilization technology ready to serve in the South Asian market.
DowDuPont acquired the Health and Nutrition business of FMC Corporation (USA). FMC Corporation is a leading manufacturer of chemicals. This acquisition would help the company strengthen its specialty ingredients business.
Kerry has opened a new production plant in Moscow, Russia. This new facility would serve Kerry's global and regional customers in the Russian market; as well as in countries like Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

Purpose of the stabilizers

Maintain the consistency of food.
Food stabilizers do not allow separation of bound ingredients by emulsifiers.

Regional Analysis:

Geographically, the global market for food stabilizers (mixtures and systems) is divided between North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Asia-Pacific is said to dominate the world market for food stabilizers (mixtures and systems). More job opportunities in countries like India and China have boosted the global market towards the Asia-Pacific region. The United States is the primary area targeted in North America. European countries such as Germany are also playing a pivotal role in increasing global market growth.

Food stabilizer applications:

Food stabilizers are used in many types of products. The most common uses of food stabilizers are