Natural Sweeteners Market Size

Natural Sweeteners Market Analysis

The natural sweeteners market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.2% over the next five years.

• Natural Sweeteners are derived from natural ingredients and sources. They are healthier than regular sugar or artificial sweeteners as they are derived from plant-based sources and have low calories. Natural sweeteners do not have any carbohydrates and do not raise blood sugar levels in the body. The demand for no or low-calorie products is increasing as consumers become more aware of their health and food.
• One of the natural sweeteners, stevia, is used in medicinal and food products. Stevia is used for different medicinal uses. It helps with proper gastrointestinal function, kidney function, and many more. In November 2022, PureCircle, an Ingredion Incorporated brand, offered three stevia glycosides from bioconversion ingredients. The ingredients include Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM. These ingredients can be used in food and beverages.
• Due to the increase in the prevalence of diabetes, obesity, blood pressure, and other chronic diseases, demand for naturally derived ingredients in the products is increasing. According to the Global Health Monitor survey of 2021, Mexico has 52% of Obese people, while 13% of the population in the world is diabetic.
• Additionally, the market for natural sweeteners is growing due to stringent government rules regarding using artificial ingredients in products. The market players are producing different sweeteners according to industrial demand. For instance, Oy Karl Fazer Ab made xylitol from oat nulls in May 2022. Compared to regular sugar, produced xylitol had 40% fewer calories.