Wheat gluten is known by several names such as seitan, wheat meat, gluten meat, or gluten. Wheat gluten is naturally occurring protein derived from wheat or wheat flour. It is prepared by washing wheat flour dough with water till all the starch granules have been removed. Wheat gluten in the powder form is prepared by hydrating hard wheat flour to activate gluten. The hydrated mass is then processed to remove starch while leaving behind gluten. The gluten is then finally dried and ground into powder. Some varieties of gluten have stringy or chewy texture resembling to that of meat. Owing to its meat like texture, wheat gluten is used as a meat alternatives in various Asian cuisines.
MARKET DYNAMICS
The global wheat gluten market is growing at a significant pace owing to high demand for alternatives to meat and soy based foods. The growing conciousness about benefits of vegan and vegetarian diet has swayed a considerable ammount of meat eaters to opt for meat alternate foods such as wheat gluten. Wheat gluten is increasingly consumed as meat substitute in the west by individuals practicing vegetarianism or veganism. The demand for wheat gluten has seen a considerable rise in the recent years owing to the growing dependence of wheat gluten in the food industry. Wheat gluten used in the food industry to prepare foods such as pasta, noodles, pizza base, whole grain bread etc. It is also used as ingredient in the preparation of bakery and confectionary products. The burgeoning food industry is expectde to propel the wheat gluten market during the forecast period. However, growing rates of gluten intolerance in individuals has created demand for gluten free food products. The growing demand for gluten free food products can hinder the growth of wheat gluten market to some extent.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Wheat gluten Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the foods and beverages industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the wheat gluten market with detailed market segmentation by form, end-use, distribution channel and geography. The global wheat gluten market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading wheat gluten market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
The global wheat gluten market is segmented on the basis of form, end-use, and distribution channel. On the basis of form, the wheat gluten market is segmented into liquid and powder. On the basis of end-use, the market is bifurcated into, whole grain bread, pasta, meat and meat analogue, confectionaries, noodles, pet foods, froozen dough, and cerals. Based on the distribution channel, the global wheat gluten market is segmented into, supermarkets, hypermarkets, retail stores, and online.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global wheat gluten market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The wheat gluten market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the wheat gluten market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the wheat gluten market in these regions.
MARKET PLAYERS
The reports cover key developments in the wheat gluten market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from wheat gluten market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for wheat gluten in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the wheat gluten market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the wheat gluten market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- Bryan W Nash & Sons Ltd
- Cargill, Incorporated
- Kroener Staerke
- Loryma GmbH
- MGP Ingredients
- Nugen Feeds & Foods
- Pioneer Industries Limited
- Royal Ingredients Group
- Sacchetto S.p.A.
- Tereos S.A.
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