The maize segment will be the largest contributor to market growth during the forecast period. Maize starches are common emulsifiers and stabilizers that are used by the beverage industry. They are important additives in beverages and are used for stabilizing and protecting flavors in beverage emulsions. Thus, beverage manufacturers should select maize starches based on the formulation, design, and production of beverage emulsions. Thus, the increasing use of maize starch in the food and beverage industry will drive the growth of the segment during the forecast period.
Native and modified starches are used as thickeners, binders, and stabilizers in the food & beverage industry. Due to their functional properties, they are considered indispensable ingredients in the industry. Some of their key functions include the prevention of undesired hydration, rendering the desired texture and mouthfeel, shelf-life extension, and encapsulation of other ingredients. The use of modified starch as a fat replacer is expected to further increase its usage in the future due to the growing trend of consumers giving preference for healthy foods that contain substitutes for fat to increase the nutritive value for food.
