Gluten free food is a food which helps in the elimination of protein gluten. Gluten is a protein which is available in various grains including wheat, barley, rye and other cereals. A gluten-free diet is the given to people who are being recommended who are suffering from celiac disease and having symptoms of intolerance including chronic diarrhea and vomiting. Several healthy foods which are naturally gluten-free includes fish, fresh meats, beans, seeds, fresh eggs, and most dairy products are efficient for the celiac disease patients. Gluten free brown rice flours consists of higher nutritional value as compared to white rice along with higher fiber content.
According to a report the gluten-free products are major growing factor in the global flour market. Due to growing awareness of the harmful side effects of gluten in flour, which includes nausea, abdominal pain, and celiac disease, customers are using gluten-free flour. The widespread use of flour in the bread, bakery and gluten-free products is the growing factor of the market across the globe. The increasing number of the flour milling industry in APAC, mainly in India and China is estimated to hike the flour market. Gluten free flours market is observe maximum rise due to high number of the processed food industry, higher urbanization and grown utilization among the aging population. Additionally, increasing healthcare concerns including diabetes, obesity ,weight management and other health issues enhancing government programs with concern of health safety are among the other factors which are estimated to increase the need of gluten-free flours market. But, lack of awareness in emerging countries about the need and advantages of gluten free flours and pricesgrowth of gluten-free flours market in of gluten free flours as compared to wheat flours is the reason for the unfavorable growth of the market in coming years.
The gluten free flour market is segmented by product type, source, application and region. The gluten free flour market is segmented by product type into coconut flours, amaranth flour, corn flours, maize flours, bean flours, others. The gluten free flour market is segmented by source into cereals and legumes. The gluten free flour market is segmented by application into bread & bakery products, soups & sauces, ready-to-eat products, others. The gluten free flour market is segmented by the region into North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific.
The demand is anticipated to increase majorly in the developing regions such as Asia Pacific and Latin America. This increasing demand is anticipated to be driven by increasing per-capita disposable incomes and rapid urbanization especially in developing economies of India, China, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and Korea among others. Key players in the global market are focusing on some of the major market strategies such as mergers, partnerships, collaborations and acquisitions in order to gain strength and goodwill in the ever competitive market. Some of the major players in the global market include Ardent Mills, ABF, ConAgra, General Mills, Goodman Fielder, HUL, King Arthur Flour, Cargill, General Mills, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Associated British Foods, Ingredion, Bunge Limited.
The gluten free flour market is segmented
By Product Type:
• Coconut flours
• Amaranth flour
• Corn flours
• Maize flours
• Bean flours
• Others
By Source:
• Cereals
• Legumes
By Application:
• Bread & bakery products
• Soups & sauces
• Ready-to-eat products
• Others
By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa
• Asia Pacific