- Milk protein concentrates are dairy ingredients rich in proteins with low lactose content, known for their high nutritional value, functional versatility, and balanced amino acid profile, widely used in sports nutrition, dairy products, infant formula, and functional foods across health, wellness, and food processing industries
- Market growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for high-protein, clean-label, and functional foods, rising health and wellness awareness, and expanding use of milk protein concentrates in sports and clinical nutrition
- The market is evolving with advancements in processing technologies such as ultra-filtration and co-precipitation, enabling the production of high-protein concentrates with improved solubility, taste, and functional properties
- For instance, dairy ingredient manufacturers are developing customized milk protein concentrate blends with optimized protein content and enhanced digestibility to cater to specific nutritional applications such as elderly nutrition and sports recovery products
- The milk protein concentrates market is expected to witness consistent growth, supported by growing interest in protein-enriched diets, increased use in specialized nutrition sectors, and innovations in clean-label and sustainable dairy solutions
