Market Trends of Asia-Pacific Phytosterols Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the APAC Phytosterols Market according to our research experts:
Campesterol holds a prominent share in the market
Campesterol has various biological properties, like anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-cancer. The prevalence of the cardivascular disease in the Asian region has triggered the demand for campesterol, mostly within the dietary supplement industry, to help combat arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and prostate enlargement. Besides the use of campesterol as a cholesterol-lowering ingredient, these ingredients are potential pharmaceutical ingredients that give various beneficial health effects. The growing demand for clean-label ingredients and natural products has led to an increased demand for campesterol-infused products in countries like China, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
Increasing Application in Sauces & Condiments
In Asia Pacific countries such as Japan, China, and India the phytosterols are being used in sauces and condiments owing to its nutritional properties such as it helps in reducing cholesterol. In countries like India, cholesterol is a prevailing problem as 30% of the consumers are found to be suffering from high cholesterol level. This, in turn, provides a great opportunity for manufacturers with increased application in sauces and condiments. Moreover emerging economies and growing health awareness make it a potential market for phytosterols in sauces and condiments industry. Phytosterols are used in various condiments, such as salad dressings, sauces, pasta sauces, dessert sauces, yellow fat spreads, and margarine.
