United States Collagen Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 | |
Market Size (2024) | USD 177.1 Million | |
Market Size (2029) | USD 232.6 Million | |
Largest Share by End User | Food and Beverages | |
CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.60 % | |
Fastest Growing by End User | Personal Care and Cosmetics | |
Market Concentration | High | |
Major Players |
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United States Collagen Market Analysis
The United States Collagen Market size is estimated at 177.1 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 232.6 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.60% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
177.1 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
232.6 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
7.55 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
5.60 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Form
79.39 %
value share, Animal Based, 2023
Animal-based collagen is cheaper than marine-sourced collagen and optimal for shellfish allergic people, bringing this segment to the leading position in the form category.
Largest Market by End User
92.71 %
value share, Food and Beverages, 2023
During the lockdown, the high demand for healthy foods, like skin-boosting foods, surged collagen's demand in the F&B industry, making it a leader in the end user category.
Fastest Growing Market by Form
6.85 %
Projected CAGR, Marine Based, 2024-2029
The low energy content of fish collagen and its acceptance as a fat alternative are expected to drive the segment in the form category during the forecast period.
Fastest Growing Market by End User
7.64 %
Projected CAGR, Personal Care and Cosmetics, 2024-2029
Numerous functionalities and the high demand for protein-fortified skincare products may propel the personal care and cosmetics segment during the forecast period.
Leading Market Player
34.74 %
market share, Darling Ingredients Inc., 2021
Darling Ingredients Inc. gained a competitive edge over other players in the market due to its extensive product portfolio and strategic moves aimed at innovation.
Personal care and cosmetics segment is expected to gain higher sales in forecast period due to growing consumers preferences for natural ingredients beauty products
- The F&B sector held the largest market share, by application, during the study period. Under the segment, snacks and beverages held the major value share of 41.4% and 34.4% by application, respectively, in 2022, which contributed to the growth of the food and beverage sector. Collagen peptides have wide applications in beverages as they are easily dissolvable and can be infused into plain water, soft drinks, juices, and beverages.
- The personal care and cosmetics segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the market, with a CAGR of 7.53% during the forecast period. This growth is due to an increasing preference for natural ingredients, such as collagen, in beauty products in the country. Collagen is a leading functional ingredient of beauty products in the North American region and more so in the United States. In 2021, collagen was ranked second among the 25 best-selling functional ingredients in the natural cosmetics segment.
- Collagen peptides, in particular, have proven skin beauty benefits and contribute to healthier and younger-looking skin and hair. Consumers are now well aware of the benefits of collagen for Nutri-beauty and skincare products are made of collagen products and are purchasing decisions based on a variety of reasons, including what type of animal source and supply chain information the brand provided. In the United States, collagen powder/peptides were most prominent between the ages of 18 and 24 (37%) compared to 25 to 34 at 27% in 2021.
- The sports nutrition segment is also expected to gain traction, registering a CAGR of 7.20%. Collagen in sports nutrition offers protein fortification and improved athletic performance. Thus, an increasing number of gyms and trainers recommend this product for high protein intake.
United States Collagen Market Trends
As one of the top beef producers, it benefits collagen manufacturers in United States
- The graph given depicts the production data for raw materials such as meat of cattle, pigs, and chicken (with bone, fresh or chilled). The United States is the world's largest producer of chicken meat and accounted for 20% share of the global chicken meat production in 2023. The meat production and processing sector is estimated to benefit from government initiatives such as 'Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan" which has been introduced to support the development of a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain in the country. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made USD 32 million in grants to 167 existing meat and poultry processing facilities to help them reach more customers.
- Cattle meat is one of the most common sources of collagen providing a significant amount of this unique protein. On average, beef has approximately 2-3% collagen in its composition. With the largest fed-cattle industry in the world, the United States is also the world's largest producer of cattle meat, primarily high-quality, grain-fed cattle meat for domestic and export use. Beef cattle are raised in all 50 states of the U.S. with Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Montana are the leading cattle meat-producing states in the country as of July 2023.
- The United States is the world's third-largest producer and consumer of pork and pork products. In recent years, the United States has been the world’s second-largest exporter of pork muscle meats, with exports consistently averaging over 20% of commercial pork production. In 2023, the country accounted for 26% share of the global pig meat export.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Baby food to witness steady growth post pandemic
- Innovation holds key to maintain steady growth rate
- Consumers' preferences shift to premium condiments and sauces, away from packaged soups
- Dairy alternatives to witness significant growth rate
- Great opportunities for meat alternative products
- Key players focusing more on healthy ingredients post COVID-19
- Rising us feed exports and feed prices are expected to impact production
- Animal protein consumption growth fuels opportunities for key players in the ingredients sector
- The growth of the bakery industry is led by large commercial players
- Sustainable and innovative packaging trends to influence breakfast cereals market
- Key players to focus fortification and nutritional enrichment
- Emphasizing awareness and innovation; driving force behind elderly nutrition market growth
- E-commence will emerge as one of the most preferred channels
- Sport/performance nutrition to witness significant growth during forecast period
- United States cosmetic industry to drive by synergy of innovation and social media influence
United States Collagen Industry Overview
The United States Collagen Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 68.77%. The major players in this market are Cooke Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., Gelita AG, Nagase & Co. Ltd and Tessenderlo Group (sorted alphabetically).
United States Collagen Market Leaders
Cooke Inc.
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Gelita AG
Nagase & Co. Ltd
Tessenderlo Group
Other important companies include Holista Colltech, Italgelatine SpA, Lapi Gelatine SpA, Nitta Gelatin Inc., NutriScience Innovations LLC.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
United States Collagen Market News
- May 2021: Holista Colltech, a research-driven biotech firm, received an AUD 501,250 grant from the Western Australian government through the Collie Futures Industry Development Fund to expand their collagen production. Holista Colltech would be able to expand higher-quality, medical-grade collagen as a result of this initiative.
- March 2021: GELITA USA opened its new collagen peptide unit, a 30,000-square-foot production unit at the southeastern end of the complex in the Port Neal industrial area near Sioux City in Iowa. This expansion is majorly driven by the double-digit market growth of GELITA’s collagen peptides, especially in the health and beauty markets, with no sign of slowing down in the future.
- January 2021: Rousselot, a Darling Ingredients brand producing collagen-based solutions, launched MSC-certified marine collagen peptides, Peptan®, at the virtual Beauty & Skincare Formulation Conference in 2021. This ingredient is sourced from 100% wild-caught marine white fish, certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), and it is majorly used in premium nutricosmetics and dietary supplements. The ingredient is produced in Rousselot’s facilities in France and is available across the world. The major driving factors behind the launch are the rising new product developments with collagen sourced from wild-caught ocean fish and the rising demand for fish collagen beauty and dietary supplement products.
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United States Collagen Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study​
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. End User Market Volume
2.1.1. Baby Food and Infant Formula
2.1.2. Bakery
2.1.3. Beverages
2.1.4. Breakfast Cereals
2.1.5. Condiments/Sauces
2.1.6. Confectionery
2.1.7. Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
2.1.8. Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
2.1.9. Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
2.1.10. RTE/RTC Food Products
2.1.11. Snacks
2.1.12. Sport/Performance Nutrition
2.1.13. Animal Feed
2.1.14. Personal Care and Cosmetics
2.2. Protein Consumption Trends
2.2.1. Animal
2.3. Production Trends
2.3.1. Animal
2.4. Regulatory Framework
2.4.1. United States
2.5. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Form
3.1.1. Animal Based
3.1.2. Marine Based
3.2. End User
3.2.1. Animal Feed
3.2.2. Food and Beverages
3.2.2.1. By Sub End User
3.2.2.1.1. Bakery
3.2.2.1.2. Beverages
3.2.2.1.3. Breakfast Cereals
3.2.2.1.4. Snacks
3.2.3. Personal Care and Cosmetics
3.2.4. Supplements
3.2.4.1. By Sub End User
3.2.4.1.1. Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
3.2.4.1.2. Sport/Performance Nutrition
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
4.4.1. Cooke Inc.
4.4.2. Darling Ingredients Inc.
4.4.3. Gelita AG
4.4.4. Holista Colltech
4.4.5. Italgelatine SpA
4.4.6. Lapi Gelatine SpA
4.4.7. Nagase & Co. Ltd
4.4.8. Nitta Gelatin Inc.
4.4.9. NutriScience Innovations LLC
4.4.10. Tessenderlo Group
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR PROTEIN INGREDIENTS INDUSTRY CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VOLUME OF BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 2:
- VOLUME OF BAKERY MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 3:
- VOLUME OF BEVERAGES MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VOLUME OF BREAKFAST CEREALS MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- VOLUME OF CONDIMENTS/SAUCES MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME OF ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME OF MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- VOLUME OF RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF SNACKS MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME OF SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF ANIMAL FEED MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VOLUME OF PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS MARKET, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- AVERAGE PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL PROTEIN, GRAM PER DAY, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- MEAT PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 17:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, ANIMAL BASED, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, ANIMAL BASED, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, % ANIMAL BASED , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, MARINE BASED, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, MARINE BASED, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, % MARINE BASED , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % ANIMAL FEED , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 36:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, BAKERY, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, BAKERY, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % BAKERY , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, BEVERAGES, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, BEVERAGES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % BEVERAGES , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % BREAKFAST CEREALS , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, SNACKS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, SNACKS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % SNACKS , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 52:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 53:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 54:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 55:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 56:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 57:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 58:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 62:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 63:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY FORM, % SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION , UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 65:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED STATES COLLAGEN MARKET, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 66:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 67:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED STATES COLLAGEN MARKET, 2021
United States Collagen Industry Segmentation
Animal Based, Marine Based are covered as segments by Form. Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Supplements are covered as segments by End User.
- The F&B sector held the largest market share, by application, during the study period. Under the segment, snacks and beverages held the major value share of 41.4% and 34.4% by application, respectively, in 2022, which contributed to the growth of the food and beverage sector. Collagen peptides have wide applications in beverages as they are easily dissolvable and can be infused into plain water, soft drinks, juices, and beverages.
- The personal care and cosmetics segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the market, with a CAGR of 7.53% during the forecast period. This growth is due to an increasing preference for natural ingredients, such as collagen, in beauty products in the country. Collagen is a leading functional ingredient of beauty products in the North American region and more so in the United States. In 2021, collagen was ranked second among the 25 best-selling functional ingredients in the natural cosmetics segment.
- Collagen peptides, in particular, have proven skin beauty benefits and contribute to healthier and younger-looking skin and hair. Consumers are now well aware of the benefits of collagen for Nutri-beauty and skincare products are made of collagen products and are purchasing decisions based on a variety of reasons, including what type of animal source and supply chain information the brand provided. In the United States, collagen powder/peptides were most prominent between the ages of 18 and 24 (37%) compared to 25 to 34 at 27% in 2021.
- The sports nutrition segment is also expected to gain traction, registering a CAGR of 7.20%. Collagen in sports nutrition offers protein fortification and improved athletic performance. Thus, an increasing number of gyms and trainers recommend this product for high protein intake.
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Market Definition
- End User - The Protein Ingredients Market operates on a B2B basis. Food, Beverages, Supplements, Animal Feed, and Personal Care & Cosmetic manufacturers are considered to be end-consumers in the market studied. The scope excludes manufacturers buying liquid/dry whey to be used for application as a binding agent or thickener or other non-protein applications.
- Penetration Rate - Penetration Rate is defined as the percentage of Protein-Fortified End User Market Volume in the Overall End User Market Volume.
- Average Protein Content - Average protein content is the average protein content present per 100 g of product manufactured by all end-user companies considered under the scope of this report.
- End User Market Volume - End-user market volume is the consolidated volume of all types and forms of end-user products in the country or region.
Keyword | Definition |
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Alpha-lactalbumin (α-Lactalbumin) | It is a protein that regulates the production of lactose in the milk of almost all mammalian species. |
Amino acid | It is an organic compound that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups, which are required for the synthesis of body protein and other important nitrogen-containing compounds, such as creatine, peptide hormones, and some neurotransmitters. |
Blanching | It is the process of briefly heating vegetables with steam or boiling water. |
BRC | British Retail Consortium |
Bread improver | It is a flour-based blend of several components with specific functional properties designed to modify dough characteristics and give quality attributes to bread. |
BSF | Black Soldier Fly |
Caseinate | It is a substance produced by adding an alkali to acid casein, a derivative of casein. |
Celiac disease | Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. |
Colostrum | It is a milky fluid that’s released by mammals that have recently given birth before breast milk production begins. |
Concentrate | It is the least processed form of protein and has a protein content ranging from 40-90% by weight. |
Dry protein basis | It refers to the percentage of "pure protein" present in a supplement after the water in it is completely removed through heat. |
Dry whey | It is the product resulting from drying fresh whey which has been pasteurized and to which nothing has been added as a preservative. |
Egg protein | It is a mixture of individual proteins, including ovalbumin, ovomucoid, ovoglobulin, conalbumin, vitellin, and vitellenin. |
Emulsifier | It is a food additive that facilitates the blending of foods that are immiscible with one another, such as oil and water. |
Enrichment | It is the process of addition of micronutrients that are lost during the processing of the product. |
ERS | Economic Research Service of the USDA |
Extrusion | It is the process of forcing soft mixed ingredients through an opening in a perforated plate or die designed to produce the required shape. The extruded food is then cut to a specific size by blades. |
Fava | Also known as Faba, it is another word for yellow split beans. |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
Flaking | It is a process in which typically a cereal grain (like corn, wheat, or rice) is broken down into grits, cooked with flavors and syrups, and then pressed into flakes between cooled rollers. |
Foaming agent | It is a food ingredient that makes it possible to form or maintain a uniform dispersion of a gaseous phase in a liquid or solid food. |
Foodservice | It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats. |
Fortification | It is the deliberate addition of micronutrients that are not found in them naturally or which are lost during processing, to improve a food product's nutritional value. |
FSANZ | Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
FSIS | Food Safety and Inspection Service |
FSSAI | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India |
Gelling agent | It is an ingredient that functions as a stabilizer and thickener to provide thickening without stiffness through the formation of gel. |
GHG | Greenhouse Gas |
Gluten | It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. |
Hemp | It is a botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for industrial or medicinal use. |
Hydrolysate | It is a form of protein manufactured by exposing the protein to enzymes that can partially break the bonds between the protein's amino acids and break down large, complicated proteins into smaller pieces. Its processing makes it easier and quicker to digest. |
Hypoallergenic | It refers to a substance that causes fewer allergic reactions. |
Isolate | It is the purest and most processed form of protein which has undergone separation to obtain a pure protein fraction. It typically contains ≥ 90% of protein by weight. |
Keratin | It is a protein that helps form hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin. |
Lactalbumin | It is the albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey. |
Lactoferrin | It is an iron‑binding glycoprotein that is present in the milk of most mammals. |
Lupin | It is the yellow legume seeds of the genus Lupinus. |
Millenial | Also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, it refers to the people born from 1981 to 1996. |
Monogastric | It refers to an animal with a single-compartmented stomach. Examples of monogastric include humans, poultry, pigs, horses, rabbits, dogs, and cats. Most monogastric are generally unable to digest much cellulose food materials such as grasses. |
MPC | Milk protein concentrate |
MPI | Milk protein isolate |
MSPI | Methylated soy protein isolate |
Mycoprotein | Mycoprotein is a form of single-cell protein, also known as fungal protein, derived from fungi for human consumption. |
Nutricosmetics | It is a category of products and ingredients that act as nutritional supplements to care for skin, nails, and hair natural beauty. |
Osteoporosis | It is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. |
PDCAAS | Protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) is a method of evaluating the quality of a protein based on both the amino acid requirements of humans and their ability to digest it. |
Per-capita consumption of animal protein | It is the average amount of animal protein (such as milk, whey, gelatin, collagen, and egg proteins) that is readily available for consumption by each person in an actual population. |
Per-capita consumption of plant protein | It is the average amount of plant protein (such as soy, wheat, pea, oat, and hemp proteins) that is readily available for consumption by each person in an actual population. |
Quorn | It is a microbial protein manufactured using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms. |
Ready-to-Cook (RTC) | It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package. |
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) | It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten. |
RTD | Ready-to-Drink |
RTS | Ready-to-Serve |
Saturated fat | It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy. |
Sausage | It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing. |
Seitan | It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten. |
Softgel | It is a gelatin-based capsule with a liquid fill. |
SPC | Soy protein concentrate |
SPI | Soy protein isolate |
Spirulina | It is a biomass of cyanobacteria that can be consumed by humans and animals. |
Stabilizer | It is an ingredient added to food products to help maintain or enhance their original texture, and physical and chemical characteristics. |
Supplementation | It is the consumption or provision of concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances that are intended to supplement nutrients in the diet and is intended to correct nutritional deficiencies. |
Texturant | It is a specific type of food ingredient that is used to control and alter the mouthfeel and texture of food and beverage products. |
Thickener | It is an ingredient that is used to increase the viscosity of a liquid or dough and make it thicker, without substantially changing its other properties. |
Trans fat | Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat. |
TSP | Textured soy protein |
TVP | Textured vegetable protein |
WPC | Whey protein concentrate |
WPI | Whey protein isolate |
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- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: The quantifiable key variables (industry and extraneous) pertaining to the specific product segment and country are selected from a group of relevant variables & factors based on desk research & literature review; along with primary expert inputs. These variables are further confirmed through regression modeling (wherever required).
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms