Global Pectin Market Share, Size, Volume and Forecast 2017-2022

Report Description and Highlights
Report Description
Highlights of the global pectin market:
• The global demand for pectin has increased substantially as a result of rising health
consciousness.
• Food and beverage industry is the leading end-use industry, with drinkable and spoonable
yogurt as the leading segment.
• Europe represents the largest producer of pectin globally.
Pectin is used in jams or jellies to impart a gel-like texture, and in yogurts as thickener. Due to rising
demand for low-fat and low-calorie food products among health conscious consumers, the
demand for pectin has increased as it is used in low sugar jams and carbonated beverages. Besides
food and beverage industry, pectin finds applications in the cosmetic sector. It is used in the
formulation of personal care products, makeup foundations, as well as in shampoos, hair
conditioners, hair gels, and other hair products. In the pharmaceutical sector, it is used for
controlled release of drugs, treating allergies and as an anti-diarrhoeal agent. It is also used in
ostomy devices and wound dressings. Moreover, it fights high cholesterol and triglycerides levels,
prevents colon and prostate cancer, and combats diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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