Food Preservatives Market, by Source (Natural and Synthetic), Functionality (Anti-Oxidants and Anti-Microbial), Application (Dairy Products, Meat, Poultry and Sea Food, Bakery, Beverages, and Confectionery), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
Food preservatives are substances added or sprayed onto food to restrict the growth of fungi, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms. Increasing demand for convenience and packaged food is driving growth of the global food preservatives market. Natural food preservatives are the most preferred preservative and the segment is expected to gain further traction over the forecast period, according to the stats provided by Oil and salt are the primary natural food preservatives used to preserve food. For instance, salt is used to trap the water content in the food and is applied to store dried vegetables and fruits. Moreover, citric juices are also used as antioxidants and helps in fermentation of various foods. Increasing population, growing urbanization and increasing number of women in the workforce is increasing demand for processed and ready-to-eat food products, in turn driving growth of the global food preservatives market.
The quality of food and food systems is affected differently by different food preservation technologies. When compared to modern techniques of food preservation, several old methods have been demonstrated to have a lower energy input and carbon footprint. Some food preservation procedures are known to produce carcinogens.
Market Dynamics
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific food and beverage business is influenced by consumer preferences for natural and organic foods, a balanced diet, and increased demand for convenient food products. As a result of emerging countries, more industrialization, rising processed food consumption, and customer preference for high-quality products, ingredient suppliers are becoming more optimistic about the food and beverage industry's future. Despite rising awareness of the health dangers associated with synthetic food additives, have necessitated the use of more chemicals in meals. Europe was the largest market for food preservation in 2021 and the region is expected to retain its dominance in the market through 2030.
Synthetic food preservatives are the most effective and seem to be the best for longer shelf. For instance, ethanol is used to preserve wine to increase shelf. Moreover, various synthetic antioxidants such as Vitamin C, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), sodium nitrate, benzoic acid, and sulfur dioxide are used to restrict the bacterial growth and increase shelf of food.
However, one of the major challenges for the food preservatives market is expected to be stringent government regulation. For instance, in February 2022 , Due to the adoption of the Northern Ireland Protocol, the use of titanium dioxide as a food additive is no longer permitted in the nion and Northern Ireland.
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