According to our new market research study on “Protective Cultures Market to 2028 –Global Analysis and Forecast – by Type, Treatment, and End User,” the market is expected to grow from US$ 180.21 million in 2021 to US$ 343.42 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2021 to 2028.
Protective cultures are considered a promising alternative in comparison to lactic acid bacteria. The use of protective culture ensures the safety and quality of minimally processed foods items without chemical preservatives. It also extends the shelf life of ready-to-eat products with fresh-tasting. The rising consumption of ready-to-eat food products coupled with the increasing consumption of healthy food, specifically with clean label ingredients, is the major factor projected to fuel the protective cultures market growth. In addition, the consumer preference toward clean-label products is surging, owing to the use of bacterial cultures.
