Caramel
is a form of carbohydrate that is formed by the process known as
caramelization. Caramel is extensively used as a coloring agent in
the food additives. Caramel is available in four different forms
namely plain caramel, caustic sulfite caramel, ammonia caramel and
ammonia-sulfite caramel. Caramel provides a broad spectrum of stable
colors to the food ranging from light yellow to dark brown depending
upon the type of caramel used. Ammonia caramel is the type III
caramel prepared by heating carbohydrates along with ammonia
compounds such as ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium
phosphate among others.
Ammonia
caramel finds extensive use in brewery, food and beverages,
pharmaceutical flavoring extracts among others. Being commercially
available as sweetener comprises of sucrose, fructose and glucose
along with the nutritive content, it is extensively used as sweetener
and coloring agent along with the emulsifier.
Global
Ammonia Caramel Market: Drivers and Restraints
Food
decorative ingredient has been an emerging trend in food and beverage
industry. Ammonia caramel duct of bakery and confectionery finds
extensive use as a food decorative ingredient, thereby leading to the
growth of ammonia
caramel market.
Ammonia caramel helps to reduce the color variability and helps in
maintaining the standard hue hence extensively used in brewery
industry and in the production of various carbonated beverages and
other distilled liquors.
However,
ammonia caramel may also result in certain health-related adverse
effects such as allergic reactions and are not suitable for consumers
suffering from gluten intolerance. Moreover, ammonia caramel may
reduce the lymphocyte count in the blood stream thereby, affecting
the immune function of the body. This may inhibit the growth of
ammonia caramel market. Moreover, overheating of ammonia caramel may
result in cancer inducing compounds. Thus, lack of awareness
regarding the use of the ammonia caramel among the consumers may
hamper the growth of ammonia caramel market.
Global
Ammonia Caramel Market: Segmentation
On
the basis of application, ammonia caramel market is segmented into:-
- Bakery and Confectionery
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Brewery Industry
- Beverages
- Diary
- Sausages & dressings
On
the basis of product type, ammonia caramel market is segmented into:-
- Flavours
- Fillings
- Toppings
- Colorants
On
the basis of product type, ammonia caramel market is segmented into:-
- Natural
- Synthetic
Global
Ammonia Caramel Market: Region wise Outlook
The
global ammonia caramel market is categorised into seven regions,
namely, Western Europe, Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa (MEA),
Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), , Japan Latin America and, North
America.
North
America accounts for the largest share of ammonia caramel market as
demand for food decorative components has increased over the recent
times. Asia Pacific region projects opportunistic market for the
growth of ammonia caramel market as there has been increased
investment by food and beverages manufacturers in innovative food
products. Europe also holds significant share of ammonia caramel
market due to increase in demand for food innovative products among
the consumers.
Global
Ammonia Caramel Market: Key Players
Some
of the key players identified in ammonia caramel market includes:
- Sensient Technologies Corporation
- D.D. Williamson & Co., Inc.
- Sethness Caramel Color
- Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
- Goteborgsfood Budapest Ltd.
- Nigay SAS
- Metarom A.s.
- Bakels Worldwide
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