You must have heard of fermented foods as there are a lot of health benefits related to it, which are widely being known; the health benefits that other foods don’t offer. Fermented foods can be a dairy product, confectionery and bakery, vegetables, and others. The market of fermented food and ingredients has a variety of food types like fermented dairy, fermented beverages, and fermented confectionery. These are the products that undergo desired microbial action that enhances their quality, nutritional value, and life. There are a lot of business histories that have found success from fermented foodstuffs. Some big brands in India such as Yakult and lea & Perrins Sauce have become household names using the fermentation process and the fermentation process much easier to do than it sounds, it is the perfect time for entrepreneurs to venture into fermented business.

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Opportunities in the Business of Food and Drinks 

The manufacturers of fermented food and ingredients are developing new products and growing the market for the past decade. The food and drinks market was earlier dominated by fiber and probiotic ingredients and it is now witnessing a growth towards the use of fermented foods across the globe and the reasons are high demand, supported by consumer perceptions of the fermentation process being a healthy method for food preservation.

• There are various foods and drinks that one can ferment and turn that into a business. The market of fermented milk is a potential option but one that a cluster of start-ups is beginning to muscle in on.
• Apple cider vinegar that is made from fermented apple juice, has started attracting a lot of consumers as it claims that apple cider vinegar helps combat sugar cravings and keeps you fuller longer.

Fermented food products have seen widespread usage in recent years, as these food products fit in the perfect solution to the challenges of the changing lifestyle.

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The Fermented Food and Ingredient Market Research

The global market of fermented food and drinks is expected to grow at a CAGR 4.3% during the forecasted period. The rising demand for fermented food is due to consumers’ preference for healthy food and increasing health consciousness among the consumers has been a crucial factor driving the growth of the market. Fermentation is an anaerobic process that involves the application of bacteria feeding on the starch present in food to produce lactic acid. The process helps in preserving and increasing the shelf life of the food products. The supporting factors for the growth of fermentation foods and ingredients across the globe are digestive wellness and the high demand for lactose and gluten-free products. Companies that are offering more variety of fermented food are also achieving high growth than dairy probiotic products. Though fermentation is a natural process it tends to meet the demand of consumers who need clean labeling and want to avoid additives and preservatives.

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With the advances in the awareness of consumers, fermented food is known as an efficient functional improvement. The high demand in the consumption of fermented foods shows that consumers have extended their definition of being healthy to include benefits like gut health. The high demand also suggests that consumers are becoming aware and are collecting information about the food they are consuming.

Conclusion

The book by NPCS named “Handbook on Fermented Foods and Chemicals” gives detailed information regarding fermented food. It talks about all the imperative components such as sterilization, fermentation processes, aeration and agitation, use of yeast, yeast production, fermentation raw materials, etc. The book is a great help to all the readers who are attracted to the market of fermented foods or the one who wants to enter this industry.

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