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Dehydrated Fruit Ingredients Market
Riding on the back of consumer purchasing patterns and changes in lifestyle, worldwide demand for dehydrated fruits and vegetables remain high. Dehydrated fruits and vegetables are also becoming more popular owing to growing efforts to create methods that would allow for extended food preservation sans the usage of toxic preservatives. Fruits and vegetables that have been dehydrated have a longer shelf life, which increases store profit margins by lowering spoiling rates. The process of dehydration normally retains the majority of the nutrient-content and other qualities of vegetables and fruits. As such, healthiness is an important consideration. They are a hit with health-conscious consumers, which is likely to trigger development of the global dehydrated fruit ingredients market in the forthcoming years.
Dehydrated fruit ingredients refer to those fruits that have had their moisture content removed and have been processed into a useful type for food items and for other sectors. They are usually made by freezing them and then turning them to mixed blends, flakes, and powder. The global Dehydrated Fruit Ingredients market has grown as a result of customer disdain for fruits and vegetables. They are extensively employed in the production of food fragrances and flavors, and increasing demand for genuine components in food colors and flavors is expected to drive the market forward in near future.
The fruits produced by removing their moisture content and processing them to a usable form for the food and other industries are called as dehydrated fruit ingredients. They are mostly manufactured by freeze drying and converting them to a powdered form, flakes or often in the form of mixed blends. The consumer dislike towards fruits and vegetables have led to the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. They are widely used in the manufacture of food flavors and aromas and the rising demand for the natural ingredients in food colors and flavors is likely to boost the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market in the forecast period.
The dehydrated fruit ingredients market is segmented on the basis of form, fruit and end use.
On the basis of form, the dehydrated fruit ingredients market is segmented as powder, flakes and blends. It is mostly available in the powder form.
On the basis of fruit, the dehydrated fruit ingredients market is segmented as apple, orange, banana, mango, pumpkin, coconut and berries. The berries segment is further segmented as blueberry, blackberry, strawberry and others.
On the basis of end use, the dehydrated fruit ingredients market is segmented as functional food, functional beverage, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and pet food. The functional food is further segmented as dairy, confectionary, infant formula, bakery, snack and ready to eat meals. The functional beverage is further segmented as smoothies and juices.
The health trend seems to be a major driving factor for the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. Consumer demand for exotic and savory flavors coupled with the availability of the raw materials and product innovation is also fueling the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. As these products are a natural source of sugars, they are a valid alternative for the consumers who are reducing artificial sugar consumption in their diet. The attempts to reduce sugar consumption is also an important factor boosting the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. Apart from these factors, the dehydrated fruit ingredients market has also grown due to the demand for natural texturizing agents and shelf stable ingredients. Fruits are known to lose their nutritional properties after their processing and dehydration. The consumer awareness of such knowledge, regarding the drawbacks of the processed food, is likely to hinder the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. Currently, the trend for natural fiber based food is one of the factors driving the growth of the functional food market. The extracts from blueberries, apples and pumpkins are a rich source of fibers. Such unique properties of some dehydrated fruits are also fuelling the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients.
In North America, the inclusion of powdered fruit ingredients in cookies and granolas is well known and popularly consumed. The growth of the bakery and snack industry is indirectly boosting the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. In Europe, the use of fruit ingredients is very common in breakfast cereals. Also, the demand for clean label products, that is food products without artificial additives, is also boosting the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. In Asia Pacific, the easy availability of raw materials, low production costs and the launch of innovative food products is likely to boost the growth of the dehydrated fruit ingredients market. Africa is the leading region in the manufacture of processed fruits and hence, is likely to exhibit the highest growth for the dehydrated fruits ingredients market in the forecast period.
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