The collagen casings market has been growing significantly owing to the increasing consumption of processed meat products globally. Collagen is the main structural protein found in the extracellular space in various tissues including skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Collagen casings are manufactured from collagen derived from animals sources such as cattle and pig hides and bones. These edible casings help to hold the shape of sausages and other meat products during processing and cooking. They provide an appealing appearance to the final meat products while preventing fat and juice losses. The rising demand for high quality meat products along with the need for natural and clean label ingredients is expected to drive the demand for collagen casings in the coming years.
Market Dynamics:
The global collagen casings market is driven by the growing processed meat industry. The increasing consumption of sausages, salami, and other meat products globally is surging the demand for collagen casings from meat processors. Along with this, the rising focus of consumers on healthy and natural food products without artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives is prompting meat companies to use clean label casings such as collagen. However, strict regulations regarding the sourcing and processing of animal-derived collagen and availability of substitutes like fibrous and cellulose casings are expected to hinder the market growth. Moreover, investments in R&D for developing casing alternatives from plant-based collagen sources can open new opportunities over the forecast period.
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