Global Protein Based Fat Replacers Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Protein Based Fat Replacers Market, By Type (Micro particulated Protein, Modified Whey Protein Concentrate, Others) Form (Liquid, Powder) Source (Animal, Plant) Application (Dairy products, Meat products, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

Almost any food contains fat. It adds a unique texture, flavour, and aroma to the dish in which it is used. While fat is required for survival, it can be harmful to one's health if consumed more than the physical needs required by the body. A high-fat diet increases the risk of heart disease, weight gain, and several types of cancers. The use of fat substitutes in food products allows the food's original quality characteristics to be preserved while avoiding the risks associated with fat consumption.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the protein based fat replacers market was valued at USD 0.1 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 0.11 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 1.2% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

Market Definition

A fat replacer is a non-fat substance that mimics the effect of fat in foods. Among fat substitutes, protein-based fat substitutes are the most popular and are widely accepted. It functions as a natural fat and is used in a variety of applications. The main benefit of a protein-based fat replacer is that it replaces fat from food in protein, which is an added benefit.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Protein Based Fat Replacers Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising awareness in the health care industry

The main benefit of a protein-based fat replacer is that it replaces fat from food in the form of protein, which is an additional benefit. This market is expanding rapidly due to increased awareness in the health care industry of its numerous health benefits.

It has a wide range of applications, particularly in Europe, where baked food is a popular food product. The key factor accelerating overall sales is increased consumer awareness of the importance of replacing fat without compromising nutritional content in food. The majority of regions adapt to this change, and a protein-based fat replacer is one of the most beneficial.

• Rapid expansion of market due its demand from various applications

One advantage of protein-based fat replacers over carbohydrate-based fat replacers is that they are partially or fully digestible, improve food quality, increase nutritional value, and functionally, and lower cholesterol levels, fat content, and calorie density low-fat foods. Furthermore, rising obesity rates and new healthcare programmes have been major driving forces in this market. Protein-based foods are not only good for your health, but they also improve the texture and smoothness of your food. As new and innovative products are introduced, new applications are found in the confectionery industry. It is a highly expandable market with numerous advantages.

Opportunity

Increased consumption of convenience foods, many people opting for dairy-free diets, and an increase in fat replacer research and development will create ample opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

Restraints

The unfavourable taste of fat substitutes in comparison to occurring natural fats and nutrition issues associated with fat substitutes, are expected to restrain the growth of the fat replacers market during the forecast period. The high prices of fat replacer products as well as the negative effects of fat replacers on health, can pose a significant challenge to the market.

This protein based fat replacers market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the protein based fat replacers market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

COVID-19 Impact on Protein Based Fat Replacers Market

The pandemic has an impact on every sector of the economy. The protein-based fat replacer market had taken a hard hit during the first wave. During that time, most manufacturers experienced sluggish deals. The Pandemic has compelled consumers to increase their consumption of health-promoting products. The awareness and demand for protein-based fat substitutes began to grow, and it has since become a critical result of the fat substitutes market. After the pandemic era, this market is expected to be on track.

Recent Development

• Cargill developed an innovative starch in November 2015 that allows for a 50% reduction in fat in yoghurt. CreamTexTM06329 modified starch is a fat replacer that can reduce fat by up to 50% while having little effect on yoghurt's flavours and mouthfeel.
• With the NOVATION innovation, Ingredion launched a new clean label starch in May 2019 to minimise fat and create indulgent textures. The novel product is corn-based starch, which enables the development of lower-fat and lower-calorie products and foods with a better health profile.

Global Protein Based Fat Replacers Market Scope

The protein based fat replacers market is segmented on the basis of type, form, source and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Micro articulated protein
• Modified whey protein concentrate
• Others

On the basis of type, the protein based fat replacers market is segmented into modified whey protein concentrate, micro articulated protein and others

Application

• Dairy products
• Meat products
• Others

On the basis of applications, the protein based fat replacers market is segmented into dairy products, meat products and others

Form

• Powder
• Liquid

On the basis of form, the protein based fat replacers market is segmented into powder and liquid.

Source

• Animal
• Plant

On the basis of source, the protein based fat replacers market is segmented into animal and plant

Protein Based Fat Replacers Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The protein based fat replacers market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, form, source and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the protein based fat replacers market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America as a part of South America, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa(MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Europe is the largest consumer of protein-based fat substitutes. They are the most important market for bakery and confectionery foods. A wide variety of bakery foods and confectionery are widely available. In Europe, consumption is high and increasing on a daily basis. Protein-based fat substitutes play an important role in the rapid replacement of oil-in-water emulsion food products. They are unstable at frying temperatures as a result baking and retorting are the most commonly used methods for producing protein-based fat substitutes. In addition, some of the world's largest manufacturers of fat substitutes have a presence in Europe.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Protein Based Fat Replacers Market Share Analysis

The protein based fat replacers market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to protein based fat replacers market.

Some of the major players operating in the protein based fat replacers market are:

• Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.)
• ADM (U.S.)
• Associated British Foods plc (U.K.)
• DSM (Netherlands)
• Kerry Group plc (Ireland)
• AAK AB (Sweden)
• British Bakels (U.K.)
• Corbion (Netherlands)
• IFF (US)
• Dawn Food Products, Inc. (U.S.)
• FMC Corporation (US)
• Ingredion (US)
• Glanbia PLC (Ireland)
• Calpro Specialities (India)
• Burcon (Canada)
• Roquette (France)