The rise in demand for long lasting food has driven a market expansion for food thickeners, which are used to thicken food products to improve consumer experience and durability.
Corn starch accounts for 80% of global starch
production
Citrus fruits have a higher level of pectin than
other types of fruit
Xanthan Gum market is growing at a CAGR of
5.9%
Corn starch is a natural product derived from corn and is a common food thickening agent in baked goods.
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide often used in low-fat meals and baked goods and is commonly found in toothpaste.
CMC helps preserve food for longer, reducing the need for eggs in baked goods. It is also known as E466 or E469.
Pectin occurs naturally in the cell walls of fruit and vegetables and is used as a gelling agent in jams and other food products.