Africa Sodium Reduction Ingredient Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)

Mineral salts, such as potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate, calcium chloride, potassium lactate, and so on, are widely used as SRIs, owing to their widespread availability and potential to replace normal salt in terms of functionalities and taste. Potassium chloride (KCL) is the most preferred SRI amongst mineral salts due to its similar taste profile as that of salt (NaCl). Additionally, KCL is used in combination with calcium and magnesium-based salts, as they impart bitter taste when they are used individually. Snacks, bakery, and meat are the major applications for mineral salts. The reduction of sodium through mineral salts approach is cost-effective as well as a feasible solution. H

The bakery and confectionery segment witnessed a growing trend over the past few years, mostly in relation to high nutrient value and affordability, and as items of huge consumption. A rapid increase in the population, rising foreign influence, and fluctuating eating habits of the people have significantly contributed to the growth trajectory of the bakery industry. With regard to bakery products, consumers are demanding newer options, and the industry has been experiencing fortification of bakery products, inclusive of SRI, in order to satiate the burgeoning appetite of health-conscious consumers.