(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, April 19, 2018 ) Hydrocolloids Market was worth USD 6.13 billion in 2016 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 5.75%, to reach USD 8.1 billion by 2021. A hydrocolloid is defined as a colloid system where the colloid particles consist of hydrophilic polymers dispersed in water. A hydrocolloid has colloid particles spread throughout water, and depending on the quantity of water available that can take place in different states, it is classified as a gel or sol (liquid). Hydrocolloids can be either irreversible or reversible.
When hydrocolloids come in contact with water, they form viscous liquids or gels. The main sources of the same are polymers from animals, microbes, plants and synthetics. They are also extensively used in food and beverages products. Seaweed and plant exudates are the major commercial sources of hydrocolloids. Some common examples of the category are gelatin, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, Arabic gum, guar gum, AGAR, pectin and carboxymethyl cellulose.
The major driver of the global Hydrocolloids market is the increased interest shown in Research & Development and innovations in hydrocolloids. Rising demand of natural hydrocolloids, the increase in demand for processed food, increasing health concerns among aware consumers and change in customer preference towards low fat food are some the main drivers for the hydrocolloids market. They are also finding applications in various beverages leading to a further uptick in demand for the same. As for the restraints, the main put-off for the market is disparities between the supply and demand. Seasonal changes lead to a volatility in the pricing of raw materials leading to an increase in expense for the manufacturers. Overall the market is driven by more factors than it is restrained and is expected to have a huge potential for growth.
The Global Hydrocolloids market is broadly classified into Gelatin, Starch, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Alginate, Pectin, Agar, Galactomannans and Others based on type, based on Source into Natural Sources such as Plants, Animals, Microbial, Seaweed and Synthetic Source. On the basis of function, they are classified as Stabilizer, Emulsifier, Jellying Agent, Fat Replacer, Coating Agents and Others and based on application into Dairy & Frozen Products, Bakery, Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Beverages, Confectionary, Oils & Fats and Others. Based on geography, the global market is analysed under various regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa. The Hydrocolloids Market is dominated by North America in 2016 with the region accounting for 36% of the overall market share. North America was followed next in line by Europe and Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years as is evident from the high CAGR value for the region. Some of the major companies dominating the market, by their products include CP Kelco, Cargill Inc., Ashland Inc., Ingredion, Tic Gums Inc., Darling Ingredients, Kerry Group, Hawkins Watts, DuPont, and Royal DSM
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