Detailed overview of Phytosterols Market, 2015-2025 by Future Market Insights

Global Phytosterols
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Report Description
Phytosterols is collective term for plant-derived sterols and stanols that are found in the
fatty tissues of plants. There are more than 200 different type of phytosterols, the highest
concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in beans, nuts and vegetable oils.
Phytosterols have similar chemical structure as cholesterol. The basic difference between
phytosterols and cholesterol is the absorption levels in the blood. Human and animal
cannot synthesize phytosterols that’s why they need to be included in the diet. However,
phytosterols are absorbed in at lower rate than that of cholesterol. Phytosterols have
many health benefits for instance it helps to reduce the cholesterol level, daily taking of
2-3 g sterols and stanols can lower coronary heart disease risk by around 20 percent for a
lifetime. Lower cholesterol also leads to other benefits, such as a reduced risk for heart
disease and heart attacks. Also it is good for cancer patients since it protects against the
development of cancer, it is also observed that phytosterols prevents ovarian, breast,
stomach and lung cancer. It has also been identified that phytosterols consist of
antioxidants and good for skin protection and anti-aging as well. Benefits of phytosterols
are so recognized that foods are being fortified with phytosterols. The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) granted plant sterols/stanols as Generally Recognized As Safe
(GRAS), and the European Union Scientific Committee on Foods concluded phytosterol
esters margarines and dairy products are safe for human consumption.
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Phytosterols Market Segmentation:
On the basis of phytosterols market is segmented into beta-sitosterol, campesterol,
stigmasterol and others (avenasterol, ergosterol, cycloartenol and brassicasterol). Betasitosterol
is the largest market segment followed by campesterol. Beta-sitosterol and
campesterol together holds more than 90 percent of the market share in terms of value.
On the basis of application phytosterols market is segmented into food, pharmaceutical
cosmetics and feed industry. Food industry holds the highest market share in terms of
both value and volume, accounting around 50 percent of the market share in terms of
volume.
Geographically phytosterols market is segmented into North America, Latin America,
Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan and Middle East &
Africa. Western Europe is the largest market share holder of phytosterols which is around
50 percent in terms of value in the year 2012 followed by North America and Asia Pacific.
Phytosterols Market Dynamics:
The phytosterols market surging with high growth rate due to its nutritional benefits. The
growth of phytosterols market is driven by growing customer awareness about
phytosterols and attraction towards healthy food. Also increase in cardiovascular diseases
are another reason for growth of the market.

Report Description
The high-growth prospect in emerging markets Such as Brazil, China, and India also
untapped regions such as Middle East, South East Asia of Asia Pacific provides new
growth opportunities for market players in phytosterols. Demand for phytosterols has
been growing owing to its benefits, where there is no as such restraints for the market.
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Phytosterols Market Key Players:
Many small, medium and large players are operating in the phytosterols market, however
the market is majorly dominated by a few players such as BASF SE, Raisio Plc., Bunge
Limited; some other players of phytosterols market are Archer Daniels Midland Company
and DuPont Nutrition & Health.

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