Market Trends of Japan Anti-Caking Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Japan Anti-Caking Market according to our research experts:
Growing Market for Processed Food
Some of the common examples of foods that contain anti-caking agents include coffee, cocoa, soup powders, milk and cream powders, grated cheese, icing sugar, baking powder, cake mixes, drinking chocolate, table salt, and canned fruits and vegetables as a firming agent. There are opportunities for growth from the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific, mainly due to the increasing disposable incomes from the region and consumer demand for processed food and beverage. The Japanese food industry is a saturated market, and it is looking at opportunities in the East Asian nations, and for the purpose, investigates the food practices and regulations.
Calcium Compounds Held the Largest Market Share
Calcium compounds are extensively used in food and beverage in products, like baking powders, desserts, custard mix, etc. Calcium aluminum silicate, calcium phosphate tribasic, calcium silicate are some of the most commonly used calcium compounds. Calcium compounds function either by absorbing excess moisture or by coating particles and making them water repellent. Calcium silicate (CaSiO3), a common calcium compound anti-caking agent, which is added to table salt, absorbs both water and oil.