Global Resistant Starch Market Size Set to Reach USD21.96bn by 2035
According to Insight Partners’ ‘Global Resistant Starch Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Key Players Analysis, and Forecast till 2031’ comprehensive report, the resistant starch market is expected to reach USD21.96bn by 2031 from USD13.69bn in 2023, and it is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.
“Resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber, defined as the total amount of starch and the products of starch degradation that resist digestion in the small intestine of a person. Resistant starch is a dietary fiber and can be used to replace digestible starch in foods. In bakery food, it is used to improve the nutritional value of baked goods by reducing starch digestibility,” the experts mentioned.
Resistant starch comes from a variety of sources, including raw potato starch. Furthermore, resistant starch as a prebiotic dietary supplement aids in the prevention of obesity. Resistant starch is a potential prebiotic, which is a non-digestible food element that promotes the growth and activity of gut microbes.
The global food sector is expanding rapidly due to rising population, changing lifestyles, rising per capita income, and increased demand for convenient food. According to USDA data, in 2022, households with the lowest income spent an average of USD5,090 on food (representing 31.2% of income), while households with the highest income spent an average of USD15,713 (representing 8.0% of income) in the US. Furthermore, clean label ingredients are used in a variety of food and beverage items, including resistant starch extracted potatoes. Resistant starch is also used as an addition in baked foods, confectioneries, dairy products, thick beverages, savory snacks, sweets, sauces, and mayonnaise to reduce glycemic and calorific values.
