In 2022, the global value of probiotics was valued at USD 57.80 billion and is expected to register a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. One of the key factors in the growth of the probiotics market is the participation of international organizations in the research and development (R&D) units of these products, the increase in their consumption of various foods and drinks, and the increase in customer awareness about intestinal health.
One of the most important factors in the growth of the probiotics market is increasing the awareness of customers about gut health. According to observations, consumption of foods rich in probiotics as well as their supplements has a very positive effect on the composition of the gut microbiome. Besides that, consuming naturally fermented foods also contributes to the natural bacterial population of the microbiome. Probiotics play an essential role in the myriad of bacteria that the body relies on to function and maintain good health. They increase the absorption of nutrients and help digestion if consumed in appropriate doses. The effectiveness of probiotics depends on their oral consumption and their resistance to the acidic conditions of the stomach and digestive system.
The selection of these dairy products for the distribution of probiotics originates from their different physicochemical and nutritional characteristics, which give them the ability to act as a buffer in the highly acidic environment of the stomach (pH=2-3). With the help of this buffering property, probiotics can potentially provide therapeutic benefits by reaching sufficient quantities (6-8 log CFU/ mL) in the lower gut. Manufacturers only add non-pathogenic probiotic strains to food and beverage products to ensure they have no risk to consumers. Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are among the most widely used probiotic microorganisms in food and beverages, which are completely safe for consumption.
The use of probiotics in food can lead to challenges, nevertheless, in recent years, the sale of functional foods, especially foods that contain probiotic microbes, has increased significantly, because consumers have become more aware of the importance of a healthy diet.
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