Market Trends of South America Microbial Food Culture Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Microbial Food Culture Market according to our research experts:
Rising Demand for Starter Culture in Food & Beverage Industries
The use of starter culture in food and beverage industries has increased significantly owing to the rising consumption of fermented food substantially in recent years due to their valuable traits that extend well beyond shelf life, preservation, and sensory qualities. Bacterial food cultures are used as starter cultures in the production of dairy products like yogurt, cheese, etc. as well as it is in meat products like pepperoni, dried ham, and salami. Yeast food cultures are used in the process of baking and brewing beer and wine. Moulds food cultures are popular in the production of various cheese and soy products. Thus with increasing health consciousness among people as well the preference for fermented food the food cultures market is anticipated to grow positively in terms of value and volume during the forecast period.
Argentina is Expected to have the Fastest Growing Market in the Region
Argentina is expected to have the fastest growth in the South American market. The large demand for microbial food culture in the country can be attributed to the changing human dietary patterns and the adoption of healthy habits. Moreover, the increasing demands for processed food and ready-to-eat products are further driving the microbial food culture market in the country as microbial food cultures are used in various fermented foods like dairy, bakery, beverages, and meat products. In addition, growing consumer demands for functional food and probiotic food supplements is expected to propel the market growth. The addition of microbial food culture improves the overall quality of the product without affecting its naturalness. Thus, health-conscious consumers drive the demand for functional food products and probiotic food in the country.
