Increase in Demand for Non-Dairy Protein Products and Alternative Protein Supplements

Today, consumers associate protein powders andsoy, contain a protein content that is above 90 percent.
supplements as nutrient sources for healthier living. ButEach has a healthy amino acid composition along with
about 40 years ago the only concentrated form ofseveral essential nutrients.
protein that was manufactured was egg protein. In theThis growing awareness is pushing the protein
1990’s whey protein became a big hit withsupplement industry to phenomenal growth. While
body builders who wanted to build muscle mass andEurope is still the biggest market for protein products,
reduce recovery periods between training sessions.the United States is known to be the fastest growing
Advanced science and technology has introduced usmarket for protein products. According to Global
to protein isolates. These have become the latestIndustry Analysts (GIA), the annual growth rate is
craze because of their high protein content andpredicted to be 7.6 percent in the U.S.
versatility of use. Protein isolates, derived from milk and