Seasonings are the ingredients that bring out the taste of a dish. There is a large amount of variety and flavors of seasonings available to choose from. With changing lifestyles of people around the world, the demand for convenience food has increased significantly. In fact, the working women population is rising rapidly across the globe with growing urbanization, which is accelerating the demand for packaged food products. As per the Food and Drink Federation, the U.K., the food and drink manufacturing sector accounts for 17% in terms of economic contribution. As per the United Nations (UN), by 2050, around 68% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas, increasing from 55% in 2018. As a result of this demand for spices and seasonings is increasing, which could potentially stimulate growth of the seasoning market.
Herb seasonings are those that are usually included in cooking. Herb seasonings add freshness to the dish. Herbs such as basil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme are used all over the world for seasoning their cuisines. Consumers across the globe have become more aware of what they are buying and what they really want. The majority of consumers scrutinize every product they buy, in order to make sure they are purchasing the desired item only. As a result of this, the demand for the clean label has increased rapidly. The clean label refers to food products that have fewer and simpler ingredients. Hence, such factors can augment growth of the seasoning market.
Herbs are used to add flavor to our food. They are used in cuisines such as Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and many other cuisines. Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Parsley, and Sage are a few examples of herbs used for seasonings. However, there are certain challenges that are proving to be detrimental to the growth of the seasoning market. Concerns regarding adulteration in seasonings can be a major issue in the market. Besides, some spices and seasonings are prone to microbial contamination, which can potentially limit growth of the seasoning market.
Pickling seasonings are used for raw vegetable dishes to preserve the freshness of the vegetables. It is best to pickle the vegetables at room temperature for about a day. Consumers in Asia Pacific region use different types of spices and seasonings extensively in their daily meals. High consumption of seasonings is typically attributed to Asian cuisine to enhance the flavor of the food as well as for medicinal benefits, which could accelerate the regional seasoning market. On the contrary, the demand for seasoning is rising in North America since they are being widely used in dressings for salads and sauces.
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