The Asia food emulsifiers market is projected to record a substantial growth rate over the coming years owing to the increasing consumption of processed foods, growing end-user application scope of food emulsifiers, and rising health and wellness trends. Emulsifiers that are made from animal, plant, and synthetic sources are generally added to processed foods like baked goods, ice cream, and mayonnaise in order to create a very smooth texture, prevent separation, as well as extend shelf life.

A food emulsifier, also known as an emulgent, is a surface-active agent usually acting as a border among two immiscible liquids like water and oil, it further allows them to be mixed into stable emulsions. Emulsifiers also decrease stickiness and control crystallization.

Asia Food Emulsifiers Market is segmented in terms of product, application, and regional landscape.

With respect to product, the Asia food emulsifiers market is classified into sorbitan esters; stearoyl lactylates; lecithin; mono, diglycerides & derivatives; and others. Among these, the sorbitan esters segment will witness around 4.5% CAGR over the forecast timeframe. It is generally a mixture of sorbide ester and sorbitol ester. Sorbitan esters are extensively used as a prominent emulsifier along with other emulsifiers having different functions. The others segment currently represents a share of 6.4% and is expected to register tremendous gains over the projected timeframe.

In terms of application, the Asia food emulsifiers market is categorized into sauces & dressings, dairy & frozen desserts, beverages, food & nutrition, bakery & confectionery, and others. The food & nutrition application segment will witness more than 5% CAGR over the forthcoming time period owing to growing health and wellness trends.

The beverages segment currently holds a share of over 15%. Various soft drinks comprise of oil-based flavors and colors. Since water and oil both do not mix, emulsions are utilized to deliver oils enabling uniform and stable beverages.

Concentrated emulsions are generally produced in bulk and further shipped to bottlers, here these emulsions are added to beverage syrups which are added to the final beverages. The others will witness over 3.5% CAGR over the projected time period.

On the geographical front, Japan is likely to witness around 4.6% CAGR over the analysis period. Today, emulsifiers are applied to Japanese foods such as minced fish products and tofu. It is noted that though food emulsifier is derived from plant or animal, in Japan it generally comes from soy and other plant sources.

Malaysia presently holds a share of over 17% owing to the immense tourism activities in the region, the regiona??s strong tourism sector is further expected to outline industry growth over the coming years. Philippines holds a market share of more than 2%. Vietnam will witness around 5.5% CAGR over the forecast time period.