San Francisco, 22 July 2020: The Report Agar Agar Gum Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Powder, Square, Strips), By Application (Confectioneries, Bakery & Pastry, Retail, Meat, Microbiological & Molecular), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 – 2025
Agar is actually composed of two substances, namely agarose and agaropectin. The gum is derived from seaweed, extracted and processed under stringent conditions to produce powders, squares or strips which can be utilized directly in cooking or baking applications. The best thing about agar-agar gum is that it is colorless, flavorless and odorless, which eliminates requirement for any processing, and it is sold in the form of dehydrated flake or powder, and helps in attaining a “thick” texture, from custards to soups. Another feature of this product is that it is high in fiber, iron and calcium, while being devoid of fats.
The major difference between agar-agar gum and gelatin is that unlike the latter, agar-agar sets more firmly, maintaining its furnace even at high temperatures. Many of the dairy products need a firm gel structure, and this is where agar-agar comes into the picture. The gel helps in maintaining the shape and consistency of the products, thus preserving optical freshness. Even at lower concentration levels of 0.04%, the gel can provide stability and thickness to the food items without any technical assistance. The gel strength of agar-agar is also significantly higher, when compared to gelatin.
Agar-agar gum is synonymous with health benefits, and it is no wonder that the food industry has recognized its potential and moved quickly to integrate it in different products. Some of the important benefits are:
- Agar-agar gum contains 80% fiber, minimal amount of carbohydrates, and no fats, which translates to very low calorie count.
- Due to its high fiber content, it is used as a laxativeas it moves rapidly in the digestive system.
- Agar-agar gum has been incorporated in traditional eastern medicines for treating diabetes and constipation.
- The product is rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesiumand folate, and is ideal for weight loss plans, being used in Japan as such.
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Recent Development in Agar Agar Gum Market
Some of the major driving factors contributing to the development of the agar-agar gum market are:
- Consumer preference has started shifting towards animal-free products, and with gelatin being derived from animal sources, consumers have naturally moved away from it towards vegetarian substitutes.
- The global population has steadily become health-conscious, which has led to the popularity of dairy-based products in consumer diet, again factoring in the growth of the agar-agar gum market.
- The activity of seaweed harvesting and collection has been a major source of income to the rural fishing population of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Chile, among others, especially to the female demographic.
- Major technological advancements have been made in this industry, such as metal scrapers, which ensure that large quantities of seaweed can be extracted with minimum effort.
- New and improved techniques for pre-treatment, cleaning, dewatering, and filtration and gelation have been introduced, which has propelled the agar-agar gum industry.
- With vegan and vegetarian diets now governing a significant number of households, creative cooking methods have taken a hold of the market. Textured foods and foamed products have also proved critical for market growth of the product.
Industry Players
- Key companies in the industry include TIC Gums, AEP Colloids, Meron Group, Myeong Shin Agar, Marine Science Co., Ltd, Agarmex, Orient Resources Company, B&V, Titan Biotech Ltd, AgarGel, Central Drug House (P) Ltd., Agar Swallow, Agar Corporation, Ltd., AsionsChem, Indoalgasand Able Sales Company. These organizations are actively investing in R&D and supply chain management to improve their existing portfolio and boost the properties of agar-agar gums.
- Gelita, a Germany-based supplier of collagen proteins, has successfully created agar-agar sheets, which eliminate the need for spoon measurements as well as conversions regarding different powder solutions. Also, many new players have risen rapidly in the market, such as Living Jin, which has expanded its agar-agar gum offerings to different size variants.
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