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Natural Antimicrobials Market Research Report- Forecast till 2023
2 Market Overview
Natural antimicrobials are used to extend the shelf life, by inhibiting, retarding, arresting, or masking the evidence of
any deterioration caused by the micro-organisms, and helps in maintaining the highest possible degree of quality
attributes, including colour, texture, flavour, and nutritional value.
Many foods contain natural compounds with antimicrobial activity. In nature, these compounds may play the role of
prolonging the shelf life of food. The natural antimicrobial systems can be classified by their animal, plant or microbial
origin. Amongst the various groups of natural antimicrobials, the first group includes enzymes such as lysozyme,
lipases and proteases, and polysaccharides such as chitosan. The second group includes phenolic compounds from
bark, stems, leaves, flowers; organic acids present in fruits and phytoalexins produced in plants, while the third group
includes compounds produced by microorganisms.
With rapid urbanization and growing population, the production of convenience food has increased. Owing to the
fast paced lifestyle of the consumers, demand for ready-to-eat food products has also increased. Additionally,
increase in disposable income has led to increased demand for food products whose preparation is less time
consuming and satiates them with same nutrient content as that of others. Hence, growth in the convenience food
market is directly supporting the growth of natural antimicrobials market. Natural antimicrobials have a major role in
the “on-the-go” convenience foods to reduce the risk of microbial spoilage. They are one of the vital additives used
in processed food products to stabilize their shelf-life. Based on these factors the market for natural antimicrobials is
experiencing a surge.
Intended Audience:
Global natural antimicrobials manufacturers
Foods & beverages industry
Raw material suppliers
End users
Retailers and wholesalers
E-commerce companies
Traders, importers, and exporters
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