The South Africa sodium reduction ingredient market size is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the growth of beef production in South Africa. Salt is the key ingredient in the meat industry therefore, sodium reduction is very important in South Africa.
Sodium is highly used as a vital nutrient for smooth functioning and normal operations of the human body. On the other hand, excessive intake of sodium is associated with various human health risks such as increased risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. Many companies are launching different products that act as sodium reducing ingredient for decreasing the overall consumption of sodium. Food and beverage producing companies are working towards decreasing the sodium level in different food products.
Sodium reduction ingredient is a substitute for normal salt which helps to reduce salt content from the food products. Sodium reduction ingredient include yeast extracts, mineral salts, and amino acids which are highly used in sauces, snacks, meat products, bakery, dairy, seasonings, and confectionary. Food technologists and scientist are finding innovative technologies which allow sodium reduction ingredient in different products without damaging the product quality, taste, safety, texture, shelf-life, and regulatory compliance. Sodium reduction ingredient has various health benefits which help in reducing frequency of health diseases including cardiovascular diseases, kidney stone and diseases, high blood pressure, stomach cancer, and obesity.
The report on the South Africa sodium reduction 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 Sodium Reduction Market –Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2018–2019 |
Forecast Period |
2021–2028 |
Segmentation |
Product Types (Yeast Extracts, Mineral Salts, Amino Acids and Glutamates, and Other Product Types), Applications (Meat and Meat Products, Condiments, Seasonings, and Sauces, Snacks, Dairy and Frozen Products, Bakery and Confectionery, and Other Applications) |
Region |
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 |
Tate & Lyle Kerry Group, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, and Givaudan |
Based on product types, the South Africa sodium reduction market is fragmented into yeast extracts, mineral salts, amino acids and glutamates, and other product types. The mineral salts product segment is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to possibility to replace normal salt regarding its functionality and taste and to its widespread availability.
Potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate, potassium lactate, calcium chloride, and others are different types of mineral salts. Mineral salts are highly used in bakery, meat, and snacks. Potassium chloride is mostly used among mineral salts as it tastes similar as normal salt. Reduction of sodium through mineral salts is a feasible as well as cost effective approach.
On the basis of applications, the South Africa sodium reduction ingredient market is segregated into meat and meat products, condiments, seasonings, and sauces, snacks, dairy and frozen products, bakery and confectionery, and other applications. The bakery and confectionary segment is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to items of high consumption, affordability, and high nutrient value.
Changing eating habits of the people, increasing foreign influence, and rapid increase in the population is immensely contributing to the growth of bakery and confectionary industry. Health conscious consumers are demanding for healthy and new bakery products. However, the meat and meat products segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to meat is the major source of protein for population of South Africa. On the other hand, dairy and frozen products have strong potential in sodium reduction ingredient market.
Segments Covered in the Report
The South Africa sodium reduction ingredient market has been segmented on the basis of
Product Type
Application
Key Players
Key players competing in the South Africa reduction ingredient market include Tate & Lyle Kerry Group, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, and Givaudan. Some of these players are involved in several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares and to enable sodium reduction ingredient penetration across food products.
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