Apple Fiber Market Report to Describe Major Companies and Their Strategies


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Uploaded on Sep 7, 2021

Apple fiber is natural co product which is sourced from apple pomace. Apple fiber powder is made by extracting juice from the apple by pressing and the remaining solid i.e. pomace is dried and then grounded into powder of uniform particle size. Apple fiber has a broad range of application, however, it is majorly used as an ingredient to enhance the fiber content of prepared food products as it is a rich source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. The amount of dietary fiber in 100 gram of apple fiber powder usually ranges from 40gm to 50gm while the amount of insoluble dietary fiber ranges from 30-35gm and soluble dietary fiber ranges from 10gm to 15gm. Apple fiber can also be used as a fat replacer and finds its application in processed meat products and sausages. Moreover, apple fiber is a good bulking agent and fruit extender and is used to replace or supplement more expensive fruit ingredients. Owing to the recent shift on consumer towards clean label products, many manufacturers are processing the apple fiber powder that omits pressing aids, enzymes, addition of sulfites and preservatives, to cater the increasing demand. Furthermore, attributed to increasing demand of gluten-free and natural food products, as a result of rising health awareness all across the globe has resulted in an increase in demand of gluten free ingredients that are minimally processed, which is anticipated to drive the growth of global apple fiber market over the forecast period.

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