NEW YORK, NY — Food-grade gellan gum is a plant-based alternative for gelatin, and it’s gaining traction in a majority of vegan packaged foods, according to a recent study from Persistence Market Research.
The gum offers a variety of benefits to foods while reducing waste and enhancing safety, as manufacturing is done in a controlled environment without the use of pesticides of farmlands. Addition of gellan gum to different processed foods ensures the availability and consumption of essential nutrients, as well.
With expansion of production units, suppliers are also focusing on increased penetration in emerging markets.
As an efficient multifunctional gelling agent, gellan gum can be used alone or in combination with different products to produce a wide range of textures. Taking these factors into consideration, Persistence Research predicts that the global food-grade gellan gum market is expected to witness a significant volume CAGR of approximately 4.0% through 2030. However, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could have a negative impact on the market in the short-term first, according to the research firm.
South Asia and East Asia are expected to witness the highest growth rates in the global food-grade gellan gum market, with an expected value CAGR of more than 7%, attributed to rising population in emerging nations as well as rapidly expanding food and beverage industry. However, in terms of value and volume, North America is expected to have a major influence on the global market.
As an emulsifier, it is expected to witness the highest growth rate due in part to an increase in reported allergies associated with synthetic emulsifiers and an increased demand for plant-based, natural emulsifiers.
Key players functioning in the global food-grade gellan gum market are focusing on expanding their production capacity to cater the increasing demand for plant-based specialty ingredients from regional customers. With expansion of production units, suppliers are also focusing on increased penetration in emerging markets.
In its new report, Persistence Market Research offered an impartial analysis of the global food grade gellan gum market, presenting historical data with projections for the 2020-2030 period. The study offers insights on the food-grade gellan gum market based on function (high acyl, low acyl), application (thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, gelling, coating, texturizing) and end use including bakery, confectionery and more, across seven regions.