Brazil Food Acidulants Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Brazil Food Acidulants Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.
- A wide scope of application in the food and beverage industry, coupled with a range of functional benefits provided by food acidulants, are the key factors driving the food acidulants market in the country.
- With the economic development, along with changing consumer behavior in the country, it outshines as a promising market for the food and beverage industry supplementing the consumption of food acidulants.
Brazil Food Acidulants Market Trends and Insights
Increasing Demand For Processed Foods in the Country
Commercially, the most attractive markets for ultra-processed food and drink products are no longer the fully industrialized high-income countries. They are the middle-and low-income countries, including Brazil. Brazil has shown rapid demand for processed foods in the past few years. Ultra-processed foods are the market segment that found a faster growth in the country. The nutritional profile of the fraction of ultra-processed food consumption, which showed higher energy density, higher overall fat content, higher saturated and trans fat, higher levels of free sugar and less fiber, protein, sodium, and potassium, when compared to the fraction of consumption related to natural or minimally processed foods, have propelled the demand. Thus, the increasing demand for processed food in the region is expected to boost the market sales.
Citric Acid is the Most Used Acidulant
Citric acid is the most prevalent organic acid used in food and beverages. It is a natural flavoring agent and preservative used in food preparations, due to its compatibility with most of the end products. In the developing markets, like Brazil, price plays a vital role in the sale of products. The affordable prices of citric acid allow the manufacturers to use it efficiently in the manufacturing of food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, etc. Looking for attractive market opportunities, the local manufacturers are launching citric acid in various forms, to cater to the rising demand across industries.
Competitive Landscape
The Brazilian food acidulants market is a fragmented market with the presence of various regional and global players. The key players are also known to adopt effective production standards, higher operational capabilities, particularly with the design and development of specialized grades of acidulants.
Brazil Food Acidulants Industry Leaders
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Cargill Incorporated
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Tate & Lyle
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ADM
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Kemin Industries, Inc
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Brazil Food Acidulants Market Report Scope
The Brazilian food acidulants Market is segmented by type into citric acid, lactic acid, phosphoric acid, and other types. By Application, the market is segmented into beverages, dairy and frozen products, bakery, meat industry, confectionery, and other applications.
| Citric acid |
| Phosphoric acid |
| Lactic acid |
| Other Types |
| Beverages |
| Dairy and Frozen products |
| Bakery |
| Meat Industry |
| Confectionery |
| Other Applications |
| By Type | Citric acid |
| Phosphoric acid | |
| Lactic acid | |
| Other Types | |
| By Application | Beverages |
| Dairy and Frozen products | |
| Bakery | |
| Meat Industry | |
| Confectionery | |
| Other Applications |
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Brazil Food Acidulants Market size?
The Brazil Food Acidulants Market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Brazil Food Acidulants Market?
Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, ADM and Kemin Industries, Inc are the major companies operating in the Brazil Food Acidulants Market.
What years does this Brazil Food Acidulants Market cover?
The report covers the Brazil Food Acidulants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Brazil Food Acidulants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Brazil Food Acidulants Market Report
Statistics for the 2025 Brazil Food Acidulants market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Brazil Food Acidulants analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.