Global Salsify Market By Species (Black Salsify, Purple Salsify, Yellow Salsify), By Form (Fresh, Frozen, Canned), By Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Modern Trade, Online Retail), By Region, and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2021-2031

Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), also known as Common Salsify, Goatsbeard, Vegetable Oyster, and White Salsify, is a biennial root vegetable that favors well-drained soil and cool climates. It belongs to the Tragopogon L. genus of the Asteraceae family. Salsify is a plant that can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flowers, seeds, roots, and greens might be used in a variety of dishes. It originated in the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe and was brought to North America, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia.

Salsify is a strong, erect biennial herb that grows to a height of 50-110 cm. It has a labrescent, erect, unbranched stem that can reach up to 2-4 feet high. Leaves are 20-40 cm long, alternating, thin, linear-lanceolate, and are green in color. The plant produces a 5 cm wide purple flower head with green bracts.

Salsify is a long, cylindrical, fleshy, brownish yellow taproot. It has a creamy white color. Salsify fruit is small, oblong-narrow, and pale brown in color with a length of 1 to 1-3/5 inches (2.5–4 cm). Each fruit possesses a single seed.

Salsify raw contains nutrients such as iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, and copper, as well as vitamins like ascorbic acid, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate, thiamine, and vitamin B6. It also contains protein and dietary fiber.

Detailed Segmentation:

The global salsify market is segmented on the basis of – Species, Form, Distribution Channel, and Region.

Based on Species

• Black Salsify (Scorzonera Hispanica)
• Purple Salsify (Tragopogon Porrifolius)
• Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon Dubius)

Based on Form

• Fresh
• Frozen
• Canned

Based on Distribution Channel

• Convenience Stores
• Modern Trade
• Online Retail

Based on Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Market Dynamics

The sedentary lifestyles of individuals are fueling an ever-increasing need for natural remedies that promote health and wellness. Salsify’s natural capacity to lower blood pressure, as well as its positive effects on the liver and gallbladder have boosted its popularity among consumers with stomach and liver diseases.

Iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper, as well as vitamins like ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, folate, and vitamin B6, are all present in salsify. It is high in dietary fiber, protein, and inulin, among other nutrients.

The growing knowledge of salsify’s nutritional and herbal benefits among health-conscious consumers, as well as the desire for natural food intake and the acceptance of multi-culinary cuisines around the world, are boosting the market for salsify not only in Europe but across the world.

However, with the exception of a few southern European and Middle Eastern countries, the perfect climate conditions for salsify cultivation is not suitably available in many parts of the world. This obstacle is expected to have a negative impact on salsify cultivation.

Key Players:

• CN Seeds Ltd.
• Fine Food Specialists
• Natora
• Bonduelle
• Suttons U.K.
• Alys Flower
• Other Key Players

For the Salsify Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: