Market Trends of United States Food Acidulants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the US Food Acidulants Market according to our research experts:
Citric Acid holds the Largest Market
Citric acid holds the major share of the market studied as citric acid is one of the most prominent acidulants purchased by United States food manufacturers, due to its role as an additive in the production of products, like yogurt, sausages, and soft drinks. Its role as an additive includes several useful functions in food formulations, like sterilization, bacterial stabilization, flavor fixation, flavor enhancement, and standardization of acid levels. All the leading companies such as Tate & Lyle PLC., and Archer Daniels Midland Company and others provide citric acid to the United States Market.
Beverage Application Dominates the Market
In the United States, the consumption of soft drinks, energy drinks, and juice drinks are continuously increasing, which triggers the use of acidulants in beverage industries. As soft drinks are high in water activity, and some of it is rich in vitamins and minerals, thus, it creates an attractive environment for microbes. Therefore, acidulants act as preservatives in beverages including, fruit-flavored drinks. Phosphoric acid also contributes a significant share to the beverage segment owing to its wide application in cola drinks. In order to safeguard the usage of phosphoric acid in the food and beverage industry, the United States Food and Drug Administration cites Regulation 21/3, which recognizes phosphoric acid safe when used in accordance with a good manufacturing practice. Thus, driving the market studied.
