Market Trends of China Sodium Reduction Ingredient Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the China Sodium Reduction Ingredient Market according to our research experts:
Yeast Extracts are Driving the Market
Yeast extracts are used as food additives to impart savory and umami tastes. These ingredients are widely used across soups, snacks, meat, bakery, and dairy products mainly due to the wide array of taste profiles they offer. Yeast extract are composed of glutamic acid, peptides, nucleotides, glutathione, group B vitamins, minerals, and other flavoring compounds. These ingredients are natural and are used as replacements for MSG and HVP, which are a prevailing trend in the food industry. Yeast extracts do not affect the texture of food, as they are highly soluble. Additionally, yeast extracts are rich in proteins, and thus, add nutritional value to the product.
Increased Utilization in Snacks
Sodium reduction ingredients are highly utilized in snacks, owing to the high consumption of snack foods. Consumption patterns may also vary from region to region, due to differences in type of snacks and flavor preferences, which result in variations in demand for several sodium reduction ingredients. Processed snacks manufacturers have been trying to differentiate their products by developing and launching low sodium granola bars, chips, nuts, and crackers to attract health conscious consumers. The underlying innovation in different reduced salt products is driving the growth of sodium reduction ingredients in matured markets of developed economies.
