Prospects for the development of plant protein
January 12, 2023
The protein ingested by the human body can be divided into two categories: animal protein and vegetable protein. Animal protein is easier to be absorbed by the body, and it also contains essential amino acids for the human body, but its disadvantage is that the saturated fatty acids contained in it will affect the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, and excessive intake may increase the risk of coronary heart disease. With the improvement of people's quality of life, the demand for protein is also increasing, but there is still a large gap in protein production, so people begin to pursue different sources of protein - plant protein. According to professional institutions, the vegetable protein market will grow rapidly in the next 10 years. By 2030, the global plant protein market will soar from $4.6 billion today to $85 billion.
Plant-based protein products are derived from plants, such as soybeans, wheat, peas, seaweed, etc. The main application categories of plant proteins include protein drinks, meat substitutes, protein bars, dairy substitutes, nutritional supplements, baked goods, processed meat categories, sports nutrition, etc. Compared with animal protein, vegetable protein has more physiological health functions, lower fat content, and lighter load on the body.
In addition to plant milk, the penetration rate of plant protein sports nutrition products, snacks, baked goods, etc. in the market is also increasing significantly