South America Protein Ingredients Market Outlook 2027

Protein makes up approximately 20% of the human body and it is present in every single cell. The word protein is a “Greek” word, meaning “of utmost importance.” Protein is called the workhorses of life, as they provide the body with structure and perform a vast array of functions. The Protein is necessary for proper immune system function, digestion, hair and nail growth, and numerous other body developments. It is estimated; more than one hundred thousand different proteins exist within the human body.The Protein is from seafood, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, and soy products. Protein from plant sources tends to be lower in saturated fat contains no fats &cholesterol, and provides fibre and other health promoting nutrients. The Plant sources of protein, such as nuts and seeds, have different nutritional value than plant based meat, which can be heavily processed and high in sodium. The Dietary Guidelines recommend that eat 8 to 10 ounces per week of a variety of seafood, not only for the protein but also because seafood contains omega-3 fatty acids such as Eicosa Pentaenoic Acid and Docosa Hexaenoic Acid, which are good for heart. Seafood’s those are higher in EPA and DHA like salmon, anchovies, and trout. These seafood’s are also lower in mercury, which can be harmful, than other types of seafood’s. For individuals who choose dairy alternatives, fortified soy milk and yogurt which have calcium, vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin D added are included as part of the dairy group and have nutritional content similar to dairy. Other plant-based milks include almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp. Milks may contain calcium, but they are not always fortified with the vitamins and minerals present in dairy.

According to the report title “South America Protein Ingredients Market Outlook, 2027” The South America protein ingredients market size was valued at USD 0.88 Billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of more than 8% from 2022 to 2027.

The South America Protein Ingredients Market is classified into two important types which is plant protein ingredients and animal protein ingredients. The Saturated fats are those that are solid at room temperature and tend to contribute to cardiovascular disease, obesity because it drives up consumers’ total cholesterol levels. That may in the long run, tip the scales towards the LDL (low density lipid) side, which is clogs up arteries. Foods like nuts, peas, avocados, and fish have far less saturated fats than red and other dark meats. As such, they are dubbed healthy fats. The Egg animal protein ingredient market is highest and they grow at the CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period.

The Plant proteins can be used as nutritional enhancers or substitutions for fats or animal proteins to improve the nutritional value of food plant proteins. They can also be used as fillers or fat stabilizers to improve textural properties of meat products, such as surimi, meat batters and pork meat gels use to the emulsifying properties of the plant proteins and the cross linking between the plant proteins and myosin. The soy protein ingredients market is expected to grow highest during the forecast period of 2022-2027.The soy protein ingredients isthe emerging and established markets across the South America region, including Brazil, Argentina, and rest of South America. The South American soy protein ingredients market is propelled by demand for sports and nutrition products by athletes, sportsmen, body builders, and recuperating patients.The Pea protein is a high quality protein extracted from yellow peas. It contains low saturated fats which makes it an excellent source of lean proteins. Also, it is a great source of iron, which promotes muscle growth, weight loss management, and improves heart health, and stimulates hormones. Pea protein reduces the excessive cholesterol in cells and the body's production of fats. These are predominantly used in smoothies& shakes to increase the protein content as it’s naturally vegan and hypoallergenic characteristics.The pea protein segment will witness more than 8% CAGR during the forecast period 2022-2027.

The South America Protein Ingredients Market is segmented into four basic type such as, Food & beverages, Animal feed, cosmetics & personal care and pharmaceutical & nutraceutical, food & beverages has the largest market share of plantbased protein ingredients.

Covid-19 impact

Protein Nutrition plays a critical role in the treatment and recovery ofthe COVID-19 patients. In adequate protein intake during both the acute and post-acute phases of the illness is linked to decreased morbidity and mortality rate. One complication of COVID-19 involves the so-called cytokine storm, a hyper-inflammatory response which is caused by the over-release of cytokines that often results in multi-organ dysfunction and even death. In addition to anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs, amino acids can play a role in mitigating the release of cytokines, thus decreasing overall mortality and morbidity. Glutamine amino acids may help to preserve lung and intestinal function and has been significantly reduce the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Arginine and glycine may reduce the number of certain inflammatory agents in the alveoli (present in lungs) thus limiting damage to the lungs.

Major Companies present in the market:

Cargill, Inc., DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES), Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Company, Kerry Group plc., Bunge Limited, Fonterra Co-operative Group, Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, CHS Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Ingredion Incorporated

Considered in this report

• Geography: South America
• Historic Year: 2016
• Base year: 2021
• Estimated year: 2022
• Forecast year: 2027

Aspects covered in this report

• South America Protein Ingredients Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Country wise Protein Ingredients market analysis
• Application wise Protein Ingredients distribution
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

Countries covered in the report

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia

Based on source of protein ingredientsin the report:

• Animal protein
• Plant protein

Based on Animal type of protein ingredientsin the report:

• Egg protein
• Milk protein
• Whey protein
• Casein protein
• Gelatin protein
• Fish protein, Others

Based on Plant type of protein ingredientsin the report:

• Soy protein
• Pea protein
• Wheat protein
• Others

By Application Type in the report:

• Food & Beverages
• Animal Feed
• Cosmetic & Personal care
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical

By Formulation Type in the report:

• Solid
• Liquid

The approach of the report:

This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analysing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this the published started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once the publisher has primary data with us the published started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience

This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to food and beverage industry, Medical industry, cosmetic industry, animal nutrition industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.