Flavour Enhancers Market Report, By Type (Acidulants, Glutamates, Hydrolysed Vegetable Proteins, Yeast Enhancer), Form (Liquid, Powder), Source (Natural, Synthetic), Application (Foods, Beverages, Meat & Fish Products, Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Confectionery Products) and Geography- Global Market Share, Trend Analysis & Forecast

Flavour enhancers are ingredients that improve or strengthen the flavor of the food without passing on any distinctive flavour of its own. It is extensively used in the food & beverage sector for the processing of processed & convenience foods, beverages, meat & fish products, and others. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most common flavor enhancers used in the food industry. Apart from this, acidulants, hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, and yeast extracts also play a major role as a flavour enhancer.

Promptly increasing health concerns amongst the populace has engendered the need for food products which consist of low fat, less carbohydrate, and low sugar and salt content. This has fueled the demand of flavour enhancers in the global food and beverage industry owing to its capability to improve the taste of the off- taste food products. Besides, the demand for flavour enhancer is also increasing due to higher customer delight. 

Market Dynamics- Global Flavour Enhancers Market

The market is expected to observe a substantial growth owing to growing demand in the food and beverage sector. surging population, increasing disposable incomes, and new opportunities such as e-commerce are likely to fuel the market. Moreover, technological advancements are projected to cut down fast-food operation costs significantly in the near future. Recently, McDonalds installed several self-serving digital kiosks across the United States. This was a major success in the stock as the company’s stock jumped to a record height. The enlarged scientific advancements and mounting demand for food products are expected to open doors for growth and innovation in the food flavor enhancer market.  

Flavour Enhancers Market Segmental Overview

The study analyses global Flavour Enhancers market based on type, form, source application and geography. 

• The major flavour enhancers include acidulants, glutamates, hydrolysed vegetable proteins, yeast enhancer and others. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that sends signals in the brain and throughout the nerves in the body. Glutamate plays an important role during brain development. Normal levels of glutamate also help with learning and memory. Acidulants are additives that give a sharp taste to foods.
• Liquid and powder are the two forms in which flavor enhancers are accessible to customers. Powdered form is generally utilized by producers as it is easier to use as compared to liquid form. The powdered form finds application in various bakery products, such as, processed food, beverages, condiments, and bakery. Highly concentrated liquid flavour enhancers are prone to evaporation.
• Natural and synthetic are the major sources of food flavors. Consumers are attracted towards natural flavour enhancers due to rising concern of the people towards health issues related to synthetic flavour enhancers. Natural flavours means flavour constitutes derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products from these foods.
• The market finds application into convenience foods, beverages, meat & fish products, bakery products, dairy products, confectionery products and other applications. Flavour enhancers are utilized in the meat & fish products to replicate the high-impact taste of specialized cooking processes. Flavour enhancers are used for extensive range of applications within the bakery industry, including biscuits, bread, cakes, cookies, etc. Modifying flavours are almost always used in the growing category of dairy protein-based sports and nutrition drinks. 

Flavour Enhancers Market by Geography

Geographically, the global flavour enhancer market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Rest of the world comprises of Latin America and Middle East & Africa. Owing to various aspects like surging demand for convenience & processed food products, westernization of food habit the market is dominated by Europe and North America. Nevertheless, Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at a fastest rate due to high growth in the food processing industries in countries such as China and India. 

Global Flavour Enhancers Market-Key Players

The major players involved in this market are Ajinomoto Co., Inc, AngelYeast Co., Ltd, Novozymes, Sensient Colors LLC, Associated British Foods Plc, Carbion, Cargill Incorporated, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Firmenich SA, Givaudan, Innova, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc, Quest, Inc and Savoury Systems International LLC among others.