Sucrose Stearate
Sucrose stearate has many cosmetic and health benefits. Used as a sweetener, sucrose can help regulate blood glucose levels and is said to help prevent certain cancers. It can also help alleviate nausea and vomiting associated with certain medical conditions and it has been shown to be helpful in reducing tooth decay. This ingredient is also an effective natural antiseptic and may be able to help relieve allergic reactions to plants, animals, or human saliva. For these reasons, it has become a popular additive to a wide range of products from candies to lip balm. Many cosmetic companies are even adding this ingredient to their personal shampoos and conditioners. In addition to using Sucrose Stearate as an emulsifier for cleansing and moisturizing skincare products, this ingredient is also beneficial in other ways. For instance, it can be used in place of vegetable oil when a soap or bathtub soap is desired because it can act as a foaming agent.
Increasing demand for plant-based sucrose stearate is expected to drive growth of the global sucrose stearate market. Consumers are increasingly demanding natural types of sucrose stearate, which is derived from plant-based sources such as sugar beet, sugarcane, and cocoa butter. This is typically due to rising awareness regarding the toxic nature of synthetic chemicals and their adverse effects on the human body. Many cosmetic and skin-care companies, as well as food & beverage companies, have started adopting plant-based sucrose stearate in their products, in order to avoid any consequences of harmful effects on the body. For instance, in January 2021, Milliways Gums introduced a range of ‘supernatural’ chewing gums in three flavors namely watermelon wonder, mighty mint, and peppermint power. Hence, such factors are expected to drive growth of the global sucrose stearate market. Furthermore, increasing disposable income is expected to propel the global sucrose stearate market growth in the near future.
Low awareness among consumers is expected to restrain growth of the global sucrose stearate market. Among regions, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the global sucrose stearate market. This is owing to rapid growth of end-use industries in emerging economies such as India and China. Furthermore, North America is expected to register a robust growth rate, owing to rising preference for plant-based ingredients in the region.
Key companies involved in the global sucrose stearate market are Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, BASF SE, Croda International plc, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, DKS Co. Ltd., Alexmo Cosmetics, Alchemy Ingredients Ltd., Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp., Evonik Industries AG, AECOCHEM, and CarboMer, Inc.
