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US-based Global Industry Analysts (GIA) said the global gelatine market is growing fast ± the firm
estimates that it will reach 357,800 metric tonnes by 2015 ± driven by increasing demand for gelatine
as a biomaterial in cosmetics and from developing countries.

Amongst end users, GIA said food and beverage manufacturers comprise the largest market for
gelatine, which is derived from collagen found in animal skin and bones, and is used for its neutral
taste and emulsifying, binding, stabilising and gelling advantages in a range of foods.

But GIA warned that the industry¶s steady growth trend is threatened by the growing trend towards
vegetarianism among consumers, especially after scares over fatal neuro-degenerative disease BSE
(bovine spongiform encephalopathy), which have prompted food manufacturers to source gelatine
substitutes.

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However, Gelatin alternatives have several drawbacks, said GIA, explaining that while starches can
lead to unpleasant textures due to high usage levels, plant derivative pectin results in a short texture
and undue stickiness in some applications.

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Gelatin, meanwhile, is also distinctive in its capability to stabilise foam, said GIA, a technical quality
that is important in the production of confectionery, creamed products and chilled/non-chilled
desserts.

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Despite a growing market in alternatives, GIA said it expects improving lifestyles in India and China ±
where concerns about animal origins are less marked ± to drive gelatine demand within the food
industry.

The Asia Pacific is likely to be the fastest growing market for gelatin, said GIA, registering a CAGR
(compound annual growth rate) of 3.0% over the analysis period (2007-2015) although the
researchers said that the US and Europe will continue to dominate the global market.

GIA said gelatine manufacturers are using also new research to combat bad publicity, promoting
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