The Probiotic Ingredients Market size is estimated to reach $3.4 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Probiotics are microorganisms whose intake boosts immunity. Lactobacillus reuteri strain has numerous advantages for women’s health, turning it one of the preferred constituents in the probiotic. Bifidobacteria are able to generate vitamins, short-chain fatty acids and organic acids while contending trespassers that can make one ill. Streptococcus species of bacteria utilized as probiotics are S. thermophilus and S. salvarius. Saccharomyces boulardii is a gut-beneficial yeast that operates as a probiotic. Enterococcus faecium is incorporated in probiotic formulas owing to it being rarely adapted to survive the digestive process and develop in the gut. Escherichia coli are probiotics that are advantageous for treating ulcerative colitis and additional Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms. The surging accessibility of traditional probiotics in fermented products like yogurt and pickle is set to drive the Probiotic Ingredients Market. The soaring progress in biotechnology involving probiotic strains is set to propel the growth of the Probiotic Ingredients Industry during the forecast period 2022-2027. This represents the Probiotic Ingredients Industry Outlook.
Probiotic Ingredients Market Report Coverage
The “Probiotic Ingredients Market Report - Forecast (2022-2027)” by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Probiotic Ingredients Market.
Key Takeaways
- Geographically, Asia-Pacific (Probiotic Ingredients Market share) accounted for the highest revenue share in 2021 and it is poised to dominate the market over the period 2022-2027 owing to the surging consumer awareness regarding lactobacillus in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Probiotic Ingredients Market growth is being driven by the development of effective probiotic strains like Enterococcus. However, tight regulations connected to the application of probiotics in infant formula, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements are some of the major factors hampering the growth of the Probiotic Ingredients Market.
- Probiotic Ingredients Market Detailed Analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses and Opportunities of the prominent players operating in the market would be provided in the Probiotic Ingredients Market report.
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Probiotic Ingredients Market Segment Analysis - by Type
The Probiotic Ingredients Market, based on type, can be further segmented into Bacteria, Yeast and others. The Bacteria Segment held the largest Probiotic Ingredients Market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the surging application of bacteria like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus and more as probiotics. Nearly all probiotics are bacterial engaging lactobacillus or lactic acid bacteria. The soaring application of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods is further propelling the growth of the Bacteria segment. Furthermore, the Yeast segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. That is due to the soaring application of yeast-based probiotic ingredients, making them perfect for a series of applications beyond the food sector with Saccharomyces Boulardii being the most typically utilized yeast type (ingredient) in the Probiotics industry due to its healing feature.
Probiotic Ingredients Market Segment Analysis - by Application
The Probiotic Ingredients Market, based on the application, can be further segmented into Food & Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Animal Feed and others. The Food & Beverages Segment held the largest Probiotic Ingredients Market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the soaring consumption of foods including probiotic ingredients like yogurt and buttermilk. Kefir includes Lactobacillus kefiri. The soaring intake of cheese like blue cheese and mozzarella including probiotic bacteria is further propelling the growth of this segment. Furthermore, the Animal Feed segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period 2022-2027. This is due to the extensive application of probiotics including lactobacillus, streptococcus, enterococcus and bifidobacterium in animal nutrition for farm animals which has significantly increased in the past 15 years. They are administered in suitable and regular amounts.
Probiotic Ingredients Market Segment Analysis - by Geography
The Probiotic Ingredients Market, based on geography, can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-pacific, South America and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific (Probiotic Ingredients Market) held the largest Probiotic Ingredients Market share with 35% of the overall market in 2021. The growth of this region is owing to the considerable consumer awareness attributed to competitive strategies adopted by key players in the Asia-pacific region. The soaring investigations on Enterococcus strains in China are further propelling the growth of the Probiotic Ingredients Industry, thereby contributing to the Probiotic Ingredients Industry Outlook, in the Asia-Pacific region.
Furthermore, the North American region is estimated to be the region with the fastest CAGR over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to factors like continuous financing from makers in the food and beverages and pharmaceutical industries in the North American region. The financing in R&D to develop novel products is further fuelling the progress of the Probiotic Ingredients Market in the North American region.
Probiotic Ingredients Market Drivers
Surging Applications of Lactobacillus:
Probiotics slacken gut transit time by 12.4 hours and boost the number of bowel movements by 1.3 times per week. Lactobacillus is utilized in dairy and additional food industries. Lactobacillus is also utilized to produce medications like probiotics for refreshing gut health and averting microbial invasion. It is one of the friendly bacteria that are existing in human physiology and assists in digestion. Lactobacillus being the most typically utilized probiotic agent, enhances growth performance, feed conversion efficiency, nutrient application, intestinal microbiota and gut health and manages the immune system in pigs. The surging applications of Lactobacillus are therefore fuelling the growth of the Probiotic Ingredients Market during the forecast period 2022-2027.
Soaring Potential of Bifidobacterium as Probiotics:
More than thirty-two Bifidobacterium species have been recognized by scientists. Bifidobacterium bifidum advanced better in milk under anaerobic conditions than standard strains. This strain provided the best outcomes when it was added at 5-10% to milk and when stored at pH 5.0-5.3. Storage at lower pH negatively influenced growth and acid generation. Bifidobacteria, as probiotics, may evolve into a vital means of decrease of serum cholesterol, relief of lactose intolerance, treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, acute diarrhea, colorectal cancer and additional intestinal infections. The soaring potential of Bifidobacterium as probiotics is therefore driving the growth of the Probiotic Ingredients Industry. This further contributes to the Probiotic Ingredients Industry Outlook during the forecast period 2022-2027.
Probiotic Ingredients Market Challenges
Limitations of Streptococcus as Probiotics:
Investigations based on the application of the intestinal probiotics Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium have each been recorded accomplishing low levels of Streptococcus mutans. However, these strains have disadvantages in terms of their colonization of oral tissues. The two incorporated clinical investigations on the application of probiotic Streptococcus strains for caries prevention had the soaring risk of bias. Though in-vitro investigations demonstrated promising outcomes, clinical investigations have not demonstrated clear clinical outcomes. Therefore, there is ample scope for future research in this field. These issues are, thus, hampering the growth of the Probiotic Ingredients Market.
Probiotic Ingredients Industry Outlook
Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Probiotic Ingredients Market. The top 10 companies in the Probiotic Ingredients Market are:
- Kerry Inc.
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
- Koninklijke DSM NV
- Lallemand Inc.
- LeSaffre, S.A.
- Probi AB
- Novozymes A/S
- Probiotics International Ltd. (Archer Daniels Midland)
- BioGaia AB
Recent Developments
- In September 2021, Chr. Hansen introduced three probiotics for the pet segment. Pet-Prostart, Pet-Proessentials and Pet-Provital are planned to attend to the requirements of pets during every distinct phase of life. Chr. Hansen has launched Pet-Prostart, Pet-Proessentials and Pet-Provital, planned for puppies and kittens.
- In August 2021, a survey performed as the portion of Kerry’s ProActive Health Portfolio discovered that demand for probiotics is rising. One in four consumers utilized a product including probiotics over the past six months. This is up from 21% in 2019.
- In July 2021, Kerry discharged novel dairy-free flavors in its Big Train product series of hot and cold beverage blends for application by food service operators in the US. They have been fortified with Kerry’s GanedenBC30. The four novel non-dairy flavors are horchata, caramel latte, latte and mocha.
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