Rising Trend of Using Natural Flavors in Food Processing Driving the Oleoresins Market
The global oleoresins market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 6.0% from 2019 to 2025.
Oleoresins are botanical extracts of essential oils and resin constituents. They form the flavor and aromatic profile of the plant from which they are extracted. Oleoresins are volatile or non-volatile compounds obtained from spices using solvents. They prove to be more shelf-stable than the whole spice and can be custom-made to suit the requirements of the buyers. They are mainly used in processed foods such as soups, sauces, dressings, cheeses, chutneys, confectionery products, snacks, processed meat & seafood, baked food, processed vegetables, other dairy products, and beverages. Oleoresins are botanical extracts of essential oils and resin constituents.
The rising trend of using natural flavors in processed food and an increasing number of QSRs have led to a surge in demand for oleoresins. The rise in awareness regarding the side-effects of synthetic flavors and health benefits offered by phytomedicines and herbal extracts has significantly driven the growth of the market.
Oleoresins extracted from a particular spice or herb provide the flavor characteristics of its ground form with a more rapid flavor release. Oleoresins are produced to preserve the robust flavor and aroma of the spice and are extensively used in the natural food colors and flavors market. The increasing demand for natural and clean label products and strict regulations regarding the use of artificial colors and flavors in food products are factors driving the market demand for oleoresins.
Moreover, additional health benefits of specific natural food colors and flavors and advanced technological innovations have boosted the growth of the natural food colors and flavors market, globally.Livestock require adequate nutrition and care for optimum growth and development; with the increase in awareness in terms of food safety, growing concerns about livestock health, and focus on increasing the feed intake, and greater resistance to the use of antibiotics in feed are some of the major factors that make oleoresins preferred ingredients in livestock nutrition.
North America accounted for the largest share in 2018 This dominance is attributed to the large scale demand for processed food in this region, which inadvertently creates a demand for oleoresins. Asian countries have traditionally been using plant-derived medicines for various applications. The oleoresins market has gained momentum, globally, at a commercial level in the last 10 to 15 years, owing to the growing instances of diseases caused by synthetic and chemical-based products.
Furthermore, substantial investment in plant-derived nutritional & health products is expected to present promising opportunities for the growth and diversification of the Asia Pacific oleoresins market. Due to all these factors, the region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Major key players are Akay Group (India), Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India), AVT Naturals (India), Givaudan (Switzerland), PT Indesso Aroma (Indonesia), Vidya Herbs Private Limited (India), Ungerer & Company (US), Kancor Ingredients Ltd. (India), Plant Lipids (India), Kalsec Inc.(US), Gazignaire (France), and Universal Oleoresins (India).