Whey Protein Isolates Market 2017- Ingredients Proprietary Limited AMCO Proteins, Clover Fonterra

Whey proteins are derived from whey during cheese production and are known for improving athletic performance. They are an alternative to milk for lactose-intolerant people. The rise in applications as dietary supplements and functional food among consumers increases the demand for whey protein ingredients. An increase in proportions of the millennial population is actively participating in casual sports and regular exercising and gives equal importance to enhanced protein intake.

  Whey proteins are derived from whey during the cheese-making process and have been shown to improve athletic performance. Lactose intolerant people can use them instead of milk. The Whey protein isolates market is growing due to an increase in applications such as dietary supplements and functional foods. An increasing proportion of the millennial population is actively participating in casual sports and regular exercise, and they place equal emphasis on increased protein intake. Fitness and sports are becoming more popular.

  This factor contributes to the increased demand for nutritional drinks and supplements. Protein ingredients are also used in meat products due to their solubility, water-binding and viscosity, emulsification, adhesion, gelation, and organoleptic properties. Furthermore, protein concentrates are used to adhere breadcrumbs or batter to meat, preserving the rheological properties of the meat.

Increasing demand for protein-rich foods, particularly plant-based protein foods, will be a critical success factor for the growth of the wheat protein isolates market. Rising food safety concerns in animal-based foods are driving up global demand for plant-based protein foods such as wheat protein isolate.

  Lower-end concentrates typically contain 30% protein, while higher-end isolates contain up to 90% protein and are further processed to remove fat and lactose. It is typically composed of at least 90% protein. Protein hydrolysate is a predigested and partially hydrolyzed protein that is easier to digest. Furthermore, because of its improved digestibility and lower allergen potential, whey protein hydrolysate is commonly used in medical protein supplements and infant formulas. Diversifying nutritional needs between consumer groups, such as weight loss and control, as well as protein enrichment, is supporting market growth, particularly in regions with a higher obese population.

  Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc., MYFITFUEL, Optimum Nutrition, Inc., Hilmar Ingredients Inc., Arla Foods Ingredients amba Davisco Foods International, Milk Specialties Global.Inc., Sports Nutrition Technology, Ingredients Proprietary Limited AMCO Proteins, Clover Fonterra, and Agropur MSI, LLC are key players in the global whey protein isolate market.