Global Beta Glucan Market size worth over USD 525 million by 2026

Global Beta Glucan Market size is set to surpass USD 525 million by 2026; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc.
 

Rising concerns about leading a healthy dietary lifestyle coupled with the increasing awareness regarding personal hygiene and fitness is expected to boost the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing cases of chronic health disorders such as diabetes, cholesterol, heart problems and obesity, among others may foster the beta glucan market growth.
 

20-30% purity beta glucans obtained from cereals to augment the share of animal feed

Increasing awareness regarding reducing antibiotics in poultry diets is likely to raise the demand for 20-30% purity beta glucans obtained from cereals for supplementing diets of layers and broilers. The increasing trend of using high density feed stocks for broilers to obtain increased profitability may raise the share of animal feed. The economical extraction of the product from commonly used grains coupled with its high performance characteristics should foster the growth of the beta glucan market.
 

The ability of animal feed products to act as natural feed additives for poultry to stimulate the immune system, improve defense mechanism, reduce mortality and enhance growth is expected to boost the demand for 20-30% purity extracts for animal feed . Yeast extracts are used in poultry diets to boost growth performance and feed efficiency.
 

Strategic initiatives by market players to market their milk, egg, and meat products with sustainability taglines is likely to further augment the beta glucan market share. 20-30% purity extracts obtained from cereals is expected to reach USD 35 Million by 2026 over the forecast period.
 

Browse key industry insights spread across 730 pages with 1285 market data tables and 39 figures & charts from the report, “Global Beta Glucan Market By Extract (Cereals {By Product [Oats, Barley], By Form [Soluble, Insoluble], By Application [Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Animal Feed (Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture)], By Purity [20% to 30%, 30% to 50%, 50% to 70%, Above 70%]}, Yeast {By Form [Soluble, Insoluble], By Application [Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Animal Feed (Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture)], By Purity [Below 70%, 70%, 70% to 85%, Above 85%]}, Mushroom {By Form [Soluble, Insoluble], By Application [Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Animal Feed (Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture)], By Purity [10% to 20%, 20% to 30%, 30% to 50%, Above 50%]}, Seaweed {By Form [Soluble, Insoluble], By Application [Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Animal Feed (Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture)], By Purity [50% to 70%, 70% to 90%, Above 90%]}  Industry Analysis Report, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026” in detail along with the table of contents:
https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/beta-glucans-market
 

Healthy properties of yeast of supporting nervous system and enhancing immune system  may foster beta glucan market growth from food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries

Healthy properties of yeast such as supporting nervous system and enhancing immune system is likely to raise its demand as a food supplement. The increasing applications of yeast in fermentation of soft and fluffy bakery products such as breads, bread rolls, sweet brads, and burger buns is likely to foster the growth of food & beverage industry. Food and beverage sector for yeast extract is expected to reach USD 60 Million by 2026 by the end of forecast period.
 

High content of vitamin B, minerals, proteins, and amino acids in yeast makes it an ideal dietary and nutrient supplement in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during the assessment period.
 

Extracts from baker’s yeast is a natural bioactive component, which makes the immune system of athletes less vulnerable during training periods, thus raising its demand from sports nutrition products such as protein powders, bars, gels, and sports drinks for energy and recovery.
 

Antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties of mushroom to trigger the demand for beta glucan from poultry feed application

Antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties of mushroom are likely to make it favorable as a feed additive in poultry. Furthermore, advantages of mushroom such as better gut health in broilers, increased growth performance, influence on intestinal morphology, and improved lipid profile are expected to further raise the product demand. Moreover, the addition of mushroom rich in a variety of secondary metabolites influences egg quality, laying performance, fatty acid composition, and cholesterol level in yolk lipids, fostering the beta glucan market demand.
 

Major players are adopting inorganic growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions and are focusing on new product development to sustain their position in the increasing market competition. The major players in the beta glucan industry include Cargill, Kerry Group, DSM, Lesaffre International, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd., AIT Ingredients, Biorigin, Super Beta Glucan, Ohly, CEAPRO, Immuno Medic, Tate & Lyle PLC, Garuda International Inc., Frutarom, Sigma Aldrich Corporation, Speciality Biotech Co., Ltd., Alltech Life Sciences and GlycaNova.  
 

Increased consumer preference towards processed food with high nutritional value to augment growth of North America region

High per-capita income and extremely sophisticated marketing capabilities of food manufacturers are expected to boost the consumption of processed foods in North America. Fast changing lifestyle and rising demand for oven-ready meals may further raise the demand for processed foods. The functional food ingredient market in North America surpassed USD 25 billion in 2019, which offers significant growth opportunities for beta glucans.
 

Easy availability of beta glucan as a byproduct from barley & oat milling, nutritional value, and ability to enhance the gustatory & sensory properties of food products is expected to further raise the product demand in North America. Growing requirement for easy food availability and retaining the freshness of food products should drive the adoption of processed food in the region. North America is witnessing tremendous demand for nutrient-rich food & beverages fortified with DHA, probiotics, and beta-glucan owing to their ability to reduce respiratory diseases and allergic reactions, thus promoting the market growth.