Food Texture Market: By Source (Natural and Synthetic), By Type (Cellulose Derivatives, Gums, Pectins, Gelatins, Starch, Inulin, Dextrins, and Others), By Application (Dairy Products & Ice Creams, Confectionery, Jams, Layers, Fillings, Bakery, Meat Products, Ready Meals, Sauces, Beverages, and Others), and Geography

The food texture market size was valued at USD 14,421.3 Million in 2023 and is growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2024 to 2030. Busy lifestyles lead to a rise in demand for convenient food options. Food texturizers help maintain texture and quality in pre-packaged and processed foods. Consumers are more health-conscious, and food texturizers can be used to create low-fat or sugar-reduced products that still have a desirable texture. As plant-based meat and dairy alternatives gain popularity, food texturizers play a crucial role in mimicking the texture of animal products. Consumers are increasingly looking for exciting and novel textures in their food. These factors drive innovation in the food industry, leading to a greater demand for food texturizers.

However, the growth of the food texture market is hindered due to the stringent regulations on food additives by regulatory bodies, some consumers are wary of artificial ingredients and prefer natural or minimally processed foods, and developing new and safe food texturizers requires significant investment in research and development, which can be a barrier for smaller companies. These restraints factors can limit the introduction of new ingredients and hinder market growth. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest region, in the food texture market due to a continuously growing population, and rising consumption of bakery food items fuels the demand for texturizing ingredients.

Food Texture Market  Key Developments: 

• In Jan 2023, Cargill Ingredients came into a contract with Blendtek Ingredients, Inc. This agreement helps both companies to strengthen their distribution network in Canada.
• In Jan 2023, ADM completes the acquisition of Kansas Protein Foods, bringing great flexibility and capacity in unflavored textured soy protein, flavored alternatives, and non-GMO proteins to ADM and their customers.
• October 2021: Cargill Ingredients launched SimPure rice flour, a clean-label bulking agent with a taste, texture, and functionality comparable to maltodextrin. The primary strategy behind this invention was to enlarge the company's product portfolio.