Market Insights
Encapsulation provides ways and means to protect food components, such as cells, enzymes, and food ingredients, in capsules. Encapsulation in food products is done for several reasons, including the protection of sensitive components, preservation and masking of the proper amount of flavors, minimal nutritional loss, and the presence of aroma, among others. Basically, food encapsulation involves packing liquids, gases, and solids in small capsules, ensuring the controlled release of components when required.
Various reasons supporting the demand for encapsulation in the food industry include the following: protection of the core material to reduce the reactivity of air, moisture, light, and other elements in the outer environment; adequate exposure of the core material; controlled modifications to the characteristics of the components; masking of flavor or aroma in the product; and others. Food encapsulation allows control over the release mechanism, physical form, composition, particle size, and cost involved. Since all the factors play a pivotal role while a food product is being developed, the food encapsulation market’s growth is predicted to increase significantly in the next five to six years.
Increasing consumption of convenience foods and functional foods among consumers has led food manufacturers to develop products catering to the demand for better taste, versatility, flavors, and others. Also, the demand for ready-to-eat products is witnessing a surge among consumers, which is anticipated to further drive demand for technologies leading to longer shelf lives and ensuring flavor, taste, and quality in the final product. Food encapsulation is such a technology that facilitates satisfying consumer demand for the aforementioned factors.
Thus, the increasing inclination of consumers towards convenience and functional food products is a key factor stimulating the food encapsulation market’s growth. On the other hand, there has been an increasing demand for food encapsulation in nutraceutical products. With the increasing demand for food encapsulation in food products, techniques such as spray drying and glass encapsulation are expected to gain significant traction among food manufacturers.
The global food encapsulation market is segmented on the following basis:
By Core Material
- Flavoring Agents
- Acids, bases, and buffers
- Lipids
- Enzymes and microorganisms
- Amino Acids and Peptides
- Vitamins and minerals
- Antioxidants
- Others
By Wall Material
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids and waxes
By Technology
By Application
- Bakery Products
- Beverages
- Frozen Products
- dairy food products
- Confectionery
- Dietary Supplements
- Animal Nutrition
By Geography
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- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- South-east Asia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
Key players identified for the food encapsulation market include, but are not limited to:
Advanced BioNutrition Corporation, TasteTech Ltd., Aveka Group, Cargill Inc., ABCO Laboratories Inc., Balchem Corporation, Encapsys Microencapsulation, Blue California, FrieslandCampina Kievit, Firmenich Inc., Lycored Group, Kerry Group, and Coating Place Inc.
This report offers the following:
- An overview of the global markets for food encapsulation
- Market trends assessment for the period 2013-2023, with historical information for 2013 &2014 and projections through 2023, with respective CAGRS during 2016-2023
- Qualitative assessment tools such as market drivers, challenges, and future prospects for food encapsulation
- Market competition scrutiny tools such as market share analysis, fractal map assessment, and attractive investment proposition
- Focus on each level of market segmentation based on product approvals, launches, and current and anticipated market dynamics.
- A general overview of the industry structure
- Company profiles highlight key information about the major players operating in the food encapsulation market.
