Probiotic Ingredients Market Report

Probiotics are live microorganisms that colonize the gut and provide beneficial effects. Probiotics are different from other types of bacteria in that they are considered good bacteria or non-pathogenic in healthy people. These microorganisms are most often bacteria, but also include other kinds of organisms such as yeast. They are usually found in fermented foods or taken as supplements. What's more, they appear to be safe for most people. Probiotics may help keep your heart healthy by lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. Certain lactic acid-producing bacteria may reduce cholesterol by breaking down bile in the gut

Probiotic Ingredients Market Outlook

The global probiotic ingredient market is growing at a substantial rate over the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of unhealthy lifestyle and high prevalence of digestive diseases among the people. Moreover, high demand from the dairy food and dietary supplement manufactures coupled with rising urbanization & industrialization are anticipated to drive the probiotic ingredient market. Increasing product popularity and spore formers is anticipated to augment market share in the coming years. However, stringent food regulations in Europe and United States are the major factors hampering the growth of the market. In contrast, probiotic manufacturers in the EU faced a tough couple of years with probiotic EU legislation. Declining market volumes and growth rates in probiotic food supplements and the probiotic yoghurt category in the EU clearly reflect the difficult regulatory environment for probiotics.

Probiotic Ingredients Market Segmental Overview

The report analyses the probiotic ingredients market on the basis of application, source, end users and geography. 

Probiotic Ingredients Market by Application

Based on application, the probiotics ingredient market is segmented into functional food & beverages, dietary supplements and animal feed. Function food & beverages with probiotics includes dairy products, snacks, bakery and cereals, confectionery and beverages. Dietary supplements segment includes infant nutrition, healthcare nutrition, performance nutrition and weight management. Nutrition and lifestyle are the key factors in healthy ageing. By maintaining positive health and making lifestyle choices that prevent chronic illness, older people can maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease. The probiotics are used in variety of beverages such as fruit juices, carbonated beverages, etc. the introduction of probiotics to formulas is designed to promote a balance of bacteria in the baby's intestines and offset the growth of unfriendly organisms that could cause infections and inflammation. Probiotics are similar to competitive exclusion products and mostly used in animal feed products as they improve the overall health of an animal by improving the microbial balance in its gut.

Probiotic Ingredients Market by Source

Furthermore, on the basis of source the global probiotic market is categorised into bacteria, yeast and spore formers. The bacteria included are lactobacillus, bifidobacteriuma and streptococcus & enterococcus. Yeast segment includes saccharomyces cerevisiae, saccharomyces boulardi and e. coli. The most commonly used strains in the manufacture of probiotic products are gram-positive bacteria, which belongs to the genus Bacillus and yeast strains that belong to the genus Saccharomyces. For instance, Lactobacillus acidophilus when consumed orally can prevent infections in the vagina and also aids in nutrient absorption, while Bifidobacterium infantis helps the host combat bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, and ulcerative colitis. Increasing investments in probiotics market owing to growing economies such as China, Brazil, and India, is anticipated to propel the growth of ingredients including lactobacilli, bifidobacterium, and streptococcus, over the forecast period.

Probiotic Ingredients Market by End User

Based on end user, the probiotic ingredients market is classified into human probiotics and animal probiotics. The use of probiotics to prevent and treat a wide variety of conditions. Consumption of probiotics is associated with a range of health benefits including stimulation of the immune system, protection against diarrheal diseases and nosocomial and respiratory tract infections, lowering of cholesterol, attenuation of overt immunoinflammatory disorders and anticancer effects in humans. Likewise, the use of probiotics for farm animals has increased considerably over the last fifteen years. It has been demonstrated that numerous factors, such as dietary and management constraints, can strongly affect the structure and activities of the gut microbial communities, leading to impaired health and performance in livestock animals. Thus, the demand for probiotics ingredients for animal nutrition is gaining popularity over past few years. 

Probiotic Ingredients Market by Geography

Geographically, the global probiotic ingredients market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Rest of the world comprises of Latin America and Middle East & Africa. North America leads the global probiotics ingredient market due to growing popularity of the probiotic’s ingredients and aging population in the U.S. The European market is also expected to grow at an exponential rate due to flourishing food industry in countries such as Italy, France, and Germany The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to grow at a faster pace over the forecast period. Factors such as growing demand from developed and developing countries such as China, Japan and India and increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases in the region further boost the demand for probiotic ingredient market. 

Probiotic Ingredients Market Key Players

Key players of the global probiotic ingredients market are Kerry Inc, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, BioGaia, Ganeden, glacbiotech Co.,Ltd, Bifodan, Lallemand Inc, UAS Laboratories, Biena Inc, Probiotical S.p.A, Sabinsa, Probi  and Protexin among others. New product development, partnership, merger and acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by the player for global expansion an increase the customer base, for instance, April 2018, UAS Laboratories LLC acquired Nebraska Cultures, Inc. a company which specializes in custom manufactured probiotic solutions including the DDS-1 strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus and the ProDURA brand of spore-based probiotics. Through this transaction, UAS Labs will accelerate their leadership in the fast-growing probiotic industry. UAS will offer their valued global partners a complete portfolio of stable products.