The South Africa acidulants market size is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the rising demand for processed food products owing to increasing population and shifting consumer lifestyle.
Acidulants are chemical compounds that can add sour, tart, or acidic flavor to the foods. They differ from acidity regulator as they are food additives, which intend to modify the stability of the food. Acidulants selection depends upon the application of processed food. Acidulants acts as a food preservative that inhibit the growth of the microbes. Moreover, it controls the acidity and pH of the food and beverage as well as regulates the flavor, color and moisture levels in food, such as dairy products, meat, and seafood.
Acidulants helps in countering the sweet taste of sugar and sugar replacers, and also enhances the impact of flavors. These chemical compounds can act as neutralizing agents, and buffering agents or bases. Acidulants possesses the properties, such as flavoring agent, preservatives, chelating agent, buffer, gelling agent, and coagulating agent.
The report on the South Africa acidulants market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
South Africa Acidulants Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2018–2019 |
Forecast Period |
2021–2028 |
Segmentation |
Types (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, and Others), Applications (Beverages, Dairy & Frozen Products, Bakery, Meat Industry, Confectionery, and Others) |
Geographical Zone |
South Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Corbion N.V., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, and Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd. |
On the basis of types, the market is divided into citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, and others. The citric acid segment is expected to account for a major market share in the coming years due to its increasing use in the food and beverage sector. It is applicable in preparations of jams and jellies. Citric acid can be produce commercially through the fermentation process.
Based on applications, the South Africa acidulants market is segmented into beverages, dairy & frozen products, bakery, meat industry, confectionery, and others. The confectionery segment is expected to grow at a robust pace during the forecast period. Food acidulants including malic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, and citric acid are used in the confectionery industry. Acidulants, such as lactic acids and lactates are used to make confectionery candies. The benefits of food acidulants and its increasing awareness among the end-user industry is anticipated to drive the market segment growth.
Segments Covered in the Report
The South Africa acidulants market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
Applications
Country
Key Players
Key players competing in the South Africa acidulants market include Corbion N.V., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, and Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Companies are engaging in acquisitions and partnerships to expand their market share. Moreover, they’re expanding their product capacity to cater to the growing demand across the globe.
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