Market Trends of Africa Beta Glucan Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Africa Beta-Glucan Market according to our research experts:
Increased Demand of Soluble Beta-Glucan
Manufacturers focus highly on extraction conditions, as the extraction conditions of beta-glucan are highly responsible for the ratio of the soluble and insoluble fraction. High solubility of soluble beta-glucan enables companies to produce products with a smooth texture. Soluble beta-glucan finds its applications increasingly in the cosmetics industry to manufacture creams and lotions, as it can be easily absorbed into the skin to achieve desired cosmetic or dermatologic results. Manufacturers are offering soluble beta-glucan that has higher water solubility compared to insoluble beta-glucan, thereby making it ideal for a wide array of applications. For instance, Tate & Lyle, offers PromOat Beta Glucan, a soluble oat bran fiber extracted from wholegrain oats and is free from chemicals. It is soluble and has strong water-binding and emulsifying properties, smooth and creamy texture in a variety of products, including beverages, dairy, soups, sauces, and dressings.
Rising Application in Dietary Supplements
In the healthcare industry, beta-glucans are used for improving immune response and are used as oral medicines or injections for treating a range of medical diseases and disorders including high cholesterol, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. Moreover, an increasing number of research studies have been carried out using beta-glucans to treat a range of chronic inflammatory skin diseases and other health conditions. Such research studies involve the usage of topical creams containing beta-glucan to study the effect of the medications for treating the disease. Thus, the increasing applications of beta-glucan in the healthcare industry have led to manufacturers offering beta-glucan to carry out research studies and introduce potent drugs.
