Dressing vinegar & condiments are the ingredients which are widely used in the preparation of salads as it offers refreshing tang to taste. Vinegar dressing also has numerous health benefits such as it lowers the blood sugar level, regulate the cholesterol and assist in weight management. Vinegar is widely available in various different forms such as apple cider, garlic vinegar, and white wine vinegar. Condiments are spice or sauce that is added to food for enhancing the taste and quality of the food. Condiments can be added during the preparation of food or can be served separately after food is prepared.
The global dressing vinegar & condiments market was estimated to account for 255.8 kilo tons in terms of volume in 2018 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period (2019 to 2027).
Drivers
Growing awareness regarding the health benefits of various dressing vinegar as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids and enzymes are expected to foster market growth. Also, dressing vinegar has anti-tumor properties that help in preventing the formation of a tumor is expected to propel the market growth. Moreover, the compound polyphenol present in the white vinegar is claimed to reduce the risk of cancer. These factors are expected to propel the market growth.
Market Opportunities
Growing usage of vinegar as a substitute for unhealthy fats is expected to foster the market growth of the dressing vinegar & condiments. Vinegar is a healthy ingredient substitution for healthy recipes, which offer great taste and enjoyment is expected to foster the market growth. Moreover, the growing popularity of flavored vinegar as this vinegar is low in calories and saturated fats are further anticipated to augment the market growth.
Market Restraints
Strict government rules and regulations on production, labeling, and food supply chain are expected to curb the market growth of dressing vinegar and condiments. The different government has different regulation on the manufacturing of vinegar however, food safety regulations are applicable for every stage of the development of food and beverage. According to the FDA, vinegar manufacturers should not use vinegar eels in the finished products, and it would be considered objectionable and could lead to finished good adulteration. Hence, strict rules and regulations on the production of vinegar are expected to hinder market growth.
Key Takeaways
Among condiments, vinaigrettes dominated the global condiments market in 2018 with a 62.2% of market share in terms of volume, followed by sauces & dressings and seasoning sauces, respectively.