Obesity has become one of the most serious health problems in the world in recent times. According to the WHO, across the globe in 2012, more than 40 million children under the age of five were overweight.
New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/25/2016 -- According to a recent research report published by Persistence Market Research, the global low-calorie food market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 5.9% during the period between 2014 and 2019. The report, titled "Global Market Study on Low-calorie Food: Stevia to Witness Highest Growth by 2019," projects the global low-calorie food market to be worth US$10,414.7 mn by 2019. The market stood at a valuation of US$7,418.6 mn in 2013.
The report points out that the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes has boosted the global low-calorie food market. Growing health awareness and healthy lifestyle choices have led to an increased consumption of low-calorie food. The rapidly growing geriatric population worldwide has further propelled the growth of the global low-calorie food market. However, the sometimes poor taste of low-calorie food products has limited the consumption of low-calorie food significantly. Further, the consumption of artificial sweeteners is considered unsafe by some consumers. This would further limit the growth of the global low-calorie food market. The overall market has a huge opportunity to grow with the demand for low-calorie food products across emerging markets. Changing food patterns among children and the youth are expected to define the future outlook of the market.
On the basis of product type, the global low-calorie food market has been segmented into sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, and stevia. Aspartame is one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners across the world. However, lately, sucralose has been gaining more popularity than aspartame. The decreased popularity of aspartame can be linked to various reports indicating the adverse effects of aspartame on human health. In April last year, PepsiCo announced that they are removing aspartame from their products due to health issues.
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It has not been yet concluded that aspartame causes metabolic disorders. However, researchers at the University of California and New York University have traced out the role of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame in favoring the growth of the bacteria that stores calories in one's thighs, hips, and midriffs, thereby leading to obesity. There are no concrete findings regarding the negative impact of aspartame on the human body. In fact, the American Chemical Society has stated that though aspartame produces formaldehyde, a popular carcinogenic agent, it does not get stored inside our bodies up to potentially harmful levels.
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Growing consumer preference for all-natural sweeteners has boosted the demand for stevia. Stevia is derived from the plant, Stevia rebaudiana, found in South America. It is generally used as a sweetening agent in hot and cold beverages. The growing demand for stevia has led to its production across several countries, with Paraguay, China, and Brazil emerging as the largest producers. Some of the major consumers of stevia across the globe include East Africa, Europe, and South America. As a result, market players in the global low-calorie food market are focusing on introducing new product lines containing stevia.
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