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According to a study conducted by Infiniti Research, vegetable protein is gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers as it is reported to be more beneficial in comparison to animal protein.
The study also suggests that more and more food and beverage companies have begun using the plant-based proteins in their products.
The protein-based ingredients market is reported to be growing globally, and the demand for plant-based proteins is likely to overtake animal proteins.
Reports also indicate that the market as a whole is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 6.14% by 2020 and the plant-base protein market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.08%.
Currently, animal protein occupies 55% of market share, and is closely followed by the vegetable proteins and is expected to occupy 47% market share by 2020.
According to a study published in Denmark last year, revealed that plant proteins were found more filling in comparison to the proteins from the animals.
During this study, researchers tested three different types of breakfasts that were consumed by three groups of men, and measured their fullness before and after each meal, as well as their caloric consumption at lunch.
The study was conducted using a high-protein meat breakfast with high and low-protein vegetable meals.
The study indicated that those who consumed high-protein vegetable option felt more full than the others, and consumed 12%-13% fewer calories at lunch.
Further it was found that people who consumed low-protein vegetable version felt about as full as those who had the meat version.
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