Saudi Arabia estimates to grow gluten-free food market

2021-03-28 01:52:16

(MENAFN)A recent study by market research and consulting company TechSci showed that the gluten-free food market in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries valued at USD140 million in 2019, with Saudi Arabia accounting for 45 percent of the total amount.

Gluten is a found in many grains, including wheat, barley. It is frequent in bakery products, baby food, pasta and ready-meal products.

Gluten is a found in many grains, including wheat, barley. It is frequent in bakery products, baby food, pasta and ready-meal products.

In Saudi Arabia, 0.64 percent of the population has issues related to celiac disease, which is set by the consumption of gluten. People are being aware of the disease, offering higher demand for gluten-free food products.

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