The functional food industry and the food supplement sectors are witnessing growth at a faster rate. The specialty food industry is experiencing demand growth, due to increasing consumer preferences for high-quality food products. Gelatin base, made of gelatin powder, sugar, and other ingredients, is used in the preparation of artisanal pastry, desserts, and various other specialty food products. Gelatin, in the hydrolyzed form, is used in protein to fortify dietary foods. Dried and hydrolyzed food gelatin contains over 92% protein. Pure food gelatin powder contains no carbohydrates or fats, but protein. A one-ounce packet of gelatin powder contains approximately 23 calories and six grams of protein. Gelatin has a unique amino acid arrangement in its sequence and contains relatively high amount of glycine, proline, and alsnine. The presence of biologically active peptide sequences in its primary structure results in gelatin’s bioactivities.

Europe dominates the food gelatin market, with the largest share. Increased consumption of gelatin, as a functional and low-calorie diet alternatives, is the major factor driving the market. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market for food gelatin, whereas, the North American and European food gelatin markets are saturated, and are expected to witness minimum growth, during the forecast period. In the Asia-Pacific region, consumers are preferring high-protein products, thus, boosting the growth of the food gelatin market. Apart from this, the growth of the poultry market, and the increase in number of slaughterhouses and marine product manufacturers also offers growth opportunities for food gelatin manufacturers.