Citrus flavors consistently rank among the top choices for food and beverage manufacturers. While orange, lemon, and lime remain the most favored, a variety of other citrus flavors such as grapefruit, mandarin orange, blood orange, bergamot, and pomelo are increasingly appearing across various food products. These include snacks, baked goods, yogurt, drinks, candies, and sauces. The demand for natural products is also on the rise among consumers, with natural variants now representing over 70% of the global citrus flavors market, as reported by Future Market Insights. The overall market is expected to grow at a rate of 4.9% annually until 2025, largely driven by the beverage industry, which accounts for roughly one-third of all citrus flavor utilization.
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