PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1193184
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1193184
The cultured buttermilk market was valued at $1,377.5 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $2,113.4 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.4% from 2022 to 2031. The bakery segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $397.3 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $600.5 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 4.2%. Culture buttermilk is fermented milk. Cultured buttermilk is milk that has been pasteurized and homogenized. The cultured buttermilk has an aromatic, slightly acidic taste with a viscous texture making it look attractive to consumers. The most common bacterial strains used for fermentation process are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. During the conversion process, various substances are released such as diacetyl, acetic acid, and acetaldehyde, which helps to impart characteristic taste and aroma to the products. During fermentation process of kefir and koumiss, ethyl alcohol is also produced. These fermented dairy products not only impart taste but also provides texture and consistency to certain products such as dips and sauces.
Cultured buttermilk offers medical benefits such as lowering cholesterol and protects against bone loss. It also cures digestion issues and also works as a cooling agent. The cultured buttermilk with its health-promoting and anti-infection properties is highly recommended by doctors to the aged, the sick, and even nursing mothers.
Fermented milk and buttermilk products are also considered to have anti-carcinogenic effect, which may protect against certain cancers. Apart from health benefits, fermentation process helps to prolong the shelf life of dairy products and enhances their taste and aroma. Hence, versatile properties exhibited by fermented dairy products is attributed to the significant growth of the market. Rise in number of product launches is also anticipated to drive the cultured buttermilk market during the forecast period.
Development of new products with improved taste and versatility, along with high marketing support, has led to the launch of several new products in the recent past. Kefir drinks in organic fruit flavors, non-Greek yogurt products, single serve cups of cottage cheese in various fruit flavors, and protein kefir are some of the products launched in the past few years by major industry players. With the launch of several new products during the culture buttermilk market forecast period, the market outlook is expected to be positive.
The global cultured buttermilk market is categorized into form, end use, sales channel and region. By Form, it is classified into liquid and powder. on the basis of application, it is fragmented into bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy, and others. Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented into business-to-business and business-to-consumer. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherland, Russia, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, UAE, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Chile, and Rest of LAMEA).
The key players profiled in this report include All American Foods, BV Dairy, Crystal Creamery, Daylesford Organic Limited, Jess's Ladies Organic Farm Milk, Longley Farm, Producers Dairy, SacoFoods, and St David Dairy Pty Ltd.
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