Fermented Ingredients Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Amino Acids, Organic Acids, Polymers, Vitamins, Industrial Enzymes, Antibiotics), By Form (Dry, Liquid), By Application (Food And Beverages, Animal Feed, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Use, Other Applications), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

Fermented ingredients are food additives that have gone through the process of controlled microbial growth and fermentation. Fermentation is an anaerobic process in which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria transform carbohydrates and glucose into other products like organic acids, gases, or alcohol. This provides fermented ingredients with their distinct and appealing flavour, fragrance, texture, and appearance. Fermented ingredients have traditionally been regarded for their longer shelf life and distinct flavour, fragrance, texture, and appearance. They also allow the consumer to eat items that would otherwise be inedible. For instance, table olives must be fermented to eliminate their bitter taste due to the presence of phenolic components. A few examples of fermented ingredients include kombucha, kefir, miso, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi etc.

Foods and beverages with fermented ingredients are gaining popularity nowadays. Therefore growing demand for fermented ingredients from the food and beverage industry is one of the main factors driving the growth of the global market during the analysis period. Rising consumer knowledge about the advantages of fermented ingredients in the food and beverage, textile, industrial, biofuel, paper, and personal care sectors is driving the global fermented ingredients market expansion. Furthermore, a considerable increase in animal feed and cosmetics, as well as growing consumer interest in clean-label products, is projected to drive growth in the fermentation ingredient market.

However, complex laws, restrictions, possible side effects, high & volatile prices of raw materials and a lack of knowledge obstruct the growth of the global market for fermented ingredients during the analysis period. Moreover, a continuous product launched by key market players and along with the growing use of fermented ingredients in increasing the shelf life of the product naturally is providing new opportunities to the market participants during the forecast period.

During the anticipation period, the growing demand for shelf stability from the food & beverage and cosmetic industries will support the growth of the global fermented ingredients market.

The increased demand for fermented ingredients from the food and beverage industries is one of the key drivers contributing to their expansion. The food and beverage industry is constantly innovating to find clean-label alternatives for food protection, allowing the removal of commonly used chemical preservatives such as sorbic acid, benzoic acid, calcium propionate, and sodium nitrite from their products while retaining the functionality of those ingredients. Fermentation ingredients are employed in a variety of cuisine categories ranging from pastries and meats to soups, sauces, and dressings. These additives are created for food, and they are an important ally in natural food safety approaches. Therefore growing demand for clean-label, shelf-stable and delicious food products is driving the demand for fermented ingredients globally.

Fermented ingredients have been linked to several health advantages, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and inflammation. They have also been associated with improved weight management, mood & cognitive function, bone health, and improved exercise recovery. The creation of bioactive peptides, vitamins, and other chemicals by microbes involved in fermentation that play important functions in the body, such as blood health, neuron function, and immunity. Moreover, the presence of certain organic compounds such as probiotics and prebiotics in fermented ingredients also has several health advantages. Therefore the rising incidence of chronic diseases, and digestive disorders along with increased consumer awareness regarding their health is driving the growth of fermented food ingredients.

The fermentation process boosts the antioxidant content, which helps to reduce the ageing process of the skin. This fermentation method boosts the bioavailability of chemicals in topical skincare, allowing them to be absorbed at a deeper level and preserving the purity of the product. Furthermore, fermented additives have anti-inflammatory effects and are high in enzymes, which can soothe and prevent skin irritation. Therefore, fermented ingredients in cosmetics, skincare and personal care products have had a positive impact on the global market during the forecast period.  

North America is anticipated to hold a significant share of the global fermented ingredients market during the forecast period.

North American region is anticipated to hold a significant market share in fermented ingredients. This region will witness high growth during the forecast period due to the rising health consciousness among consumers, increased urbanisation, and high disposable income. Fermented ingredients are in high demand in rising markets such as USA and Canada. This region's market is expanding as a result of the presence of a well-established pharmaceutical, cosmetics, industrial and food & beverage industry. Growing demand for probiotics products from countries like the United States is driving the growth of the regional market. In addition, the prevalence of key market players such as BASF, Archer Daniels Midlands, Cargill, Kerry Inc and  Lallemand Inc., is also spurring the growth of fermented ingredients in this region. Various product launches using fermented ingredients are also spurring growth during the forecast period. Prime markets in the North American region are the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Market Key Developments

• In April 2023, DSM announced the release of the Plant Power toolbox, a comprehensive functional ingredients toolbox designed to assist firms in developing fermented plant-based dairy products such as yoghurt. The toolkit includes four new beginning cultures and five consumer ideas that are ready to use. The new concepts demonstrate how the toolkit can be used to create novel plant-based fermented goods with fine-tuned flavour, texture, and health qualities across a wide range of plant-based substrates. DSM's Plant Power Toolkit enables manufacturers by simplifying the formulation of plant-based fermented products, allowing them to bring quality goods to market.
• In March 2023, Insempra, a biotech company which manufactures, 100% natural alpha-Ionone flavour and fragrance components for food and cosmetic industry uses, announced its first functional ingredient. Phytowelt Green Technologies created the fermentation-based alpha-Ionone, which is an EU-natural certified, vegan, food-grade component.
• In December 2022, Microbial protein start-up Superbrewed Foods is joining San Francisco-based innovation platform Mista in a collaboration designed to increase exposure and develop Superbrewed’s fermented ingredient portfolio. Superbrewed intends to employ Mista's partner network and resources to provide its natural microflora technology platform to a wide range of additional food and beverage partners, as well as to expand the usage of Superbrewed's initial ingredient, postbiotic protein.

Segmentation:

• By Type
  • Amino Acids
  • Organic Acids
  • Polymers
  • Vitamins
  • Industrial Enzymes
  • Antibiotics
• By Form
  • Dry
  • Liquid
• By Application
  • Food and Beverages
  • Animal Feed
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Industrial Use
  • Other Applications
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • The Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Others