Fructose is a ketonic monosaccharide found in various plants, fruits, flowers, honey, berries, and vegetables. It comprises a chemical formula alike glucose but with a different molecular structure. Like glucose and galactose, it is directly absorbed into the bloodstream during digestion. It is preferred over sucrose and glucose due to its minimal effect on postprandial blood sugar levels.
Pure, dry fructose is sweet, white, odorless, and water-soluble. Commercially, it is derived from sugarcane, maize, and sugar beets and is available in the form of crystals or syrup. Fructose is a key ingredient used in the food and beverages industry for enhancing taste and palatability. It is used in the production of pourable frozen juice concentrates, low-sugar energy drinks, nutrition bars, soft moist cookies, and energy-reduced products.
When compared with normal sugar, fructose has a lower impact on an individual’s blood glucose level. Researchers from the University of Canberra have recently found that fructose is comparatively healthier than sucrose and glucose, otherwise considered as “table sugars”. The conversion of fructose takes comparatively more time than glucose or sucrose. Therefore, it is not possible to obtain the near-instant sugar hit, which sucrose or glucose may offer. This helps reduce blood glucose levels, which is very important for diabetic patients.
Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. (GBI) is one such company capitalizing on this concept. It’s product “non-GMO Crystalline Fructose” is known to contain low glycemic index.
According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global fructose market is predicted to amount to over USD 5 billion by 2025. Increasing demand for low-sugar foods and growing awareness about adverse effects of sugar consumption are anticipated to propel demand over the forecast period (2014 – 2025).
Fructose syrups have emerged as the fastest growing product segment owing to rising demand from the beverages industry. North America presents massive demand for the same due to increasing population and growing health awareness among the people. Demand for fructose is also high in several Asia Pacific countries including India, Japan, and China. This is because of high demand for confectionaries and processed foods.
Prominent players operating in the global market include Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd., Daniels Midland, Tate & Lyle, Galam, and Archer.
In-Depth research report on Fructose Market: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/global-fructose-market
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