Dehydrated & Dried Beans Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Form (Dehydrated Beans granules, Dehydrated Beans Powder) , By Technique (Spray-dried, Freeze-dried, Vacuum-dried, Others), By Application (Savory Snacks, Infant Foods, Soups & Sauces, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Dehydration helps to eliminate the moisture from the beans so bacteria, yeast, and mold cannot grow and spoil the food. Dehydration slows down the action of enzymes (naturally occurring substances which cause food ripening). It also reduces the weight of foods which cuts down on transport and storage costs which are predicted to drive the global dehydrated & dried beans market. Moreover, removal of water content from beans will help to extend the shelf life of the beans which is expected to propel the market growth.

Dehydration of beans is a simple and easy method to preserve the beans for a longer period. Dehydration is an ideal method for preserving seasonal beans year-round. Dehydration of beans preserves the nutritional properties of beans such as fibers content, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. For instance, drying is the healthiest way to preserve and have kidney beans available for consumption during all seasons. Dried kidney beans are a good source of fibers, vitamins, and minerals, as well as iron.

The increasing incorporation of various dried beans such as split beans, black beans, and others in processed food preparation such as savory snacks and baby food is anticipated to drive the demand for dehydrated beans. The increasing demand for processed food products such as ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook is anticipated to drive the demand for dehydrated beans through processed food manufacturers. The increasing demand for organic and healthy dehydrated beans is predicted to boost the sale of organic dehydrated beans. The availability of different methods such as spray drying, free-drying, vacuum-drying, sun-drying, and others for the food dehydration is expected to further propel the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing consumer shift from meat to vegan protein sources such as beans, vegetables is anticipated to drive the global market of dehydrated and dried beans.  The players operating in the market are embarking upon the new product launches to fulfill consumer demand. For instance, in October 2019, Bada Bean Bada Boom, New York-based company, launched two saucy new flavors, Zesty Ranch and Sweet Onion & Mustard, to its existing line of crunchy broad bean snacks. The new snacks offer a plant-based, lower-carb alternative to junk foods without compromising on flavor or texture.

The high price of organic dehydrated beans is anticipated to restrain market growth. The fluctuation in production and pricing of fresh beans primarily due to seasonal variations will impact the final price of the dehydrated beans which is expected to hamper the final price of the processed product which includes dehydrated beans.

Key Players Covered:

The prominent players operating in the global dehydrated and dried beans market are  B.C. Foods, Van Drunen Farms, Harmony House, Chelmer Foods Limited, Colin Ingredients, SunOpta, Garlico Industries, Silva International, and Others.

Dehydrated beans granule is anticipated to hold a significant share in the global dehydrate and dried beans market followed by dehydrated beans powder. The increasing utilization of dehydrated beans granules in the production of savory snacks is anticipated to boost the sale of dehydrated beans granules. The growing demand of granular form of the dehydrated beans in savory snacks is driving the product sale. Moreover, the increasing utilization of powder form of dehydrated beans in the production of baby food and various instant soups is expected to propel the sale of dehydrated beans powder.

Spray-dried beans are predicted to hold a considerable share in the global dehydrated and dried beans market. Spray drying is a widely used technique to produce dry powder from liquid and slurry by a rapidly drying process. Furthermore, freeze-dried food can be stored at a wide range of temperatures without the food or packaging being affected - the food remains fresh for many years. The relatively longer shelf life of the freeze-dried packaged food is anticipated to drive the demand for freeze-dried beans in the upcoming years.

The increasing utilization of dehydrated beans in the production of savory snacks due to the rising demand for savory snacks among the population is anticipated to drive the market growth. The rising popularity of umami-flavored products among buyers is anticipated to drive the sale of dehydrated beans containing savory snacks. The low price and extended shelf life of the dehydrated beans are also expected to be a favorable factor for the increasing utilization of dehydrated beans in savory snacks. Furthermore, the high protein, vitamin, mineral, fiber and micronutrient content in various dehydrated beans is attributed to the increasing utilization of dehydrated bean in infant food preparation.

Regional Analysis:

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold a significant share in the global market of dehydrated and dried beans. The increasing area under the cultivation of beans is expected to be a favorable factor for market growth within the region. For instance, Myanmar is one of the largest producer and exporter of dry beans in the world and also one of the largest exporters of dry beans. Furthermore, the products containing dehydrated beans are broadly available on the various online retail stores which are predicted to increase the sale of dehydrated beans among processed food manufacturers.

North America is predicted to witness considerable growth in the global dehydrated and dried beans market. The increasing demand for vegan protein sources within the region is anticipated to drive the product demand. The increasing prevalence of a celiac disease among Americans is expected to boost the demand for gluten-free food options such as dehydrated beans products. For instance, according to The University of Chicago Medicine (Celiac Disease Center) celiac disease affects 1% of healthy, average Americans. That means at least 3 million people in the U.S. are living with celiac disease. The abundant production of dried beans within the region is also anticipated to drive the market growth. For instance, according to US Dry Bean Council in 2019, a 417,101 MT of dried beans are produced within Mexico.

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Key Industry Developments:

• In January 2019, Ice Make Refrigeration Limited, one of the leading manufacturer and distributor of cooling solution equipment announced the launch of new food dehydration device for dehydrating various food products.


• In January 2020, Steichen and Dempster's new company, Lupii, Europe-based Company, announced the launch of protein bars from the lupini bean, which is traditionally grown and eaten in the Mediterranean basin.