Segments - North America Beta-glucan Market by Category (Soluble and Insoluble), Application (Food & Beverages, Healthcare & Supplements, and Others), Source (Cereal, Yeast, Mushroom, and Others) and Geography (United States, Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America) - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028
The North America beta-glucan market size is projected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing health consciousness among consumers and rising health expenditure.
Glucan is a group of glucose polymers that can be categorized as alpha or beta linked depending on its interchangeable linking. Beta glucan is a diverse group of Nan starch polysaccharides that is connected to D-glucose monomer. In general, beta glucan refers to the sugars present in the cell walls of bacteria, fungus, yeast, and plants like oats and barley. There are some evidence that beta glucan has health advantages and is used to strengthen immunity, diabetes, and cancer, and others.
Beta glucan has a number of advantages and health benefits, including the ability to aid with asthma, allergies, diabetes, and other diseases. Beta glucan may also assist in keeping cholesterol levels in balance or under control. It also helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure and blood sugar level. As a result, diabetic people benefit from it as well. According to certain studies, beta glucan activates a number of cells and proteins in the human body, which aids in the battle against cancer. It also helps in the enhancement of immunity, allowing it to combat common diseases such as colds and flu. It has also revealed certain drawbacks or adverse effects.
The report on the North America beta-glucan market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Beta-glucan, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its versatile health benefits. As consumers become more health-conscious, the demand for functional foods and supplements containing beta-glucan is on the rise. This trend is particularly evident in North America, where the market for beta-glucan is expanding rapidly. The compound's ability to modulate the immune system and its potential role in reducing cholesterol levels make it an attractive ingredient for manufacturers aiming to cater to the health and wellness market. Moreover, ongoing research continues to uncover new applications and benefits of beta-glucan, further fueling its popularity among consumers seeking natural health solutions.
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Details |
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Report Title |
Beta-glucan Market - North America Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
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Base Year |
2020 |
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Historic Data |
2018–2019 |
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Forecast Period |
2021–2028 |
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Segmentation |
Category (Soluble and Insoluble), Application (Food & Beverages, Healthcare & Supplements, and Others), Source (Cereal, Yeast, Mushroom, and Others) |
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Geographical Scope |
United States, Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America |
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Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
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Key Players Covered in the Report |
Super Beta-glucan; Associated British Foods Plc; Kerry Group; Tate & Lyle PLC; Koninklijke DSM N.V. |
Based on category, the North America beta-glucan market is bifurcated into soluble and insoluble. The soluble segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period. Companies manufacture items with a smooth texture thanks to high solubility or soluble beta-glucan. Although it may be easily absorbed into the skin to produce desired aesthetic or dermatologic outcomes, soluble beta-glucan is increasingly being used in the cosmetics sector to make creams and lotions. Manufacturers are now offering soluble beta-glucan, which has high water solubility than insoluble beta-glucan, making it suitable for a wide range of uses. For example, Tate & Lyle sells promOat beta glucan, a chemical-free soluble oat bran fibre derived from wholegrain oats. It's soluble and has excellent water-binding and emulsifying characteristics, giving it a smooth and creamy texture in drinks, dairy, soups, sauces, and dressings.
On the basis of, the North America beta-glucan market is segregated into food & beverages, healthcare & supplements, and others. The food & beverages segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period. The food and beverage industry is booming, due to strong demand for plant-based foods and ingredients in a variety of industries, including nutraceuticals, functional drinks, and others. Consumers are becoming aware and demanding plant-based meals and ingredients in order to prevent growing health and illness incidences and to meet their nutritional needs through their daily diet. Because of its various health advantages, producers have been urged to include a large amount of beta-glucan in their processing due to the growing popularity and knowledge of natural and plant-derived food components among customers.
In terms of source, the North America beta-glucan market is segmented into cereal, yeast, mushroom, and others. The yeast segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period. Manufacturers favour yeast as a source of raw material for extracting beta-glucan in the market. In comparison to other beta-glucan sources available on the market, producers primarily serve a broad variety of yeast-derived beta-glucan to their connected end-users. To minimize functional and nutritional disruption in the final products, considerable attention and avoidance are required throughout the procurement and extraction of yeast beta-glucan. The high price of beta-glucan on the market is due to the needed technological improvements in the yeast extraction technique.
On the basis of geography, the North America beta-glucan market is classified as the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America. The United States is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. There is a substantial surge in demand for nutritional food and drinks infused with beta-glucan, probiotics, and DHA in the United States, since these components are linked to less respiratory diseases and allergy symptoms. Due to millennia’s' propensity toward natural ingredients and rising preference for clean label food items, the beta and algae glucan market is projected to see substantial demand among consumers aged 19 to 55. Furthermore, algae and yeast beta-glucan have been shown to be a multi-purpose substance that may strengthen and boost the immune system.
Key players competing in the North America beta-glucan market include Super Beta-glucan, Associated British Foods Plc, Kerry Group, Tate & Lyle PLC, and Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to increase their market shares.
Major companies include Super Beta-glucan, Associated British Foods Plc, Kerry Group, Tate & Lyle PLC, and Koninklijke DSM N.V.
The United States is anticipated to dominate the market, with high demand for nutritional foods and beverages containing beta-glucan, probiotics, and DHA.
Yeast is a favored source for beta-glucan extraction due to its functional and nutritional benefits, although its extraction requires advanced technology, contributing to higher prices.
The food & beverages segment is expected to grow rapidly, driven by consumer demand for plant-based foods and functional ingredients for health and nutrition.
The soluble beta-glucan segment is expected to hold a major market share due to its high solubility and wide range of applications, especially in cosmetics and food & beverages.
The market faces challenges such as the high price of beta-glucan extraction and a lack of consistency in beta-glucan regulation standards.
Key drivers include increasing health consciousness among consumers, rising health expenditure, and growing demand for natural and plant-based food ingredients.
Beta-glucan is known for its ability to support immunity, help manage diabetes, lower cholesterol, maintain healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and may aid in fighting cancer. It is also used to help with asthma, allergies, and common illnesses like colds and flu.
Beta-glucans are a group of non-starch polysaccharides made up of D-glucose monomers. They are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and plants such as oats and barley.
The North America beta-glucan market is projected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period of 2021–2028, driven by increasing health consciousness and rising health expenditure.