Soy market to grow due to increased awareness, health benefits
As per Technavio’s (technavio.com) market research analysis, the global soy milk and cream market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of around 15% during forecast period 2016-2020. Soy has various health benefits associated with it and the growing awareness about its well-being among consumers is helping the market for several soy products grow. Soy contains all nine essential amino acids in the ideal ratio for human health and wellness. Soy protein isolates have less cholesterol than animal proteins. Soy also contains phytosterols, which help prevent cholesterol absorption and helps in reducing the risk of heart failure. It also helps increase bone density and is a good source of vitamins such as B6 and B12.
It is also the main source of minerals such as zinc and iron and contains isoflavones that reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. Moreover, soy products such as soy milk and cream act as a perfect substitute for a high-fat diet and dairy milk. The growing health consciousness among people about soy will increase the sales of soy milk and cream during the forecast period.