Diary enzymes are natural proteins with biological functions that are extensively used for the production and improvement of cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products. Diary enzymes basically act as catalyzers and are widely used for increasing the diversity, variety, and quality during processing of dairy products. Through continuous fermentation process, diary enzymes can enhance the flavor & fragrance, texture, preservation, coagulation, and tenderization of the milk product.
Modern developments in the
field of biotechnology have showered wider possibilities in dairying for
enabling the accessibility of milk and milk products with an aim to fulfill the
growing demand from large population. Rennin and Rennet
are common terms for any enzyme used to coagulate milk. These are
commercial preparations containing acid proteases extracted from animal
tissues. Calf rennet is considered as the ideal milk-clotting enzyme for cheese
making.
On the other hand, lactase is
widely used by manufacturers of ice cream, yogurt, and frozen desserts to
improve sweetness, scoop and creaminess, and digestibility. This glycoside hydrolase enzyme adds a benefit
by increasing sweetness of the resultant milk, thereby eliminating the need for
the addition of sugars in the manufacture of flavored milk drinks.
On top of that, lipases find a
major application in dairy production, especially for developing flavor in
dairy products and for processing of other foods containing fat as well as to
prolong the shelf life of various baking products. Varieties of cheese from
various sources such as Camembert cheese using lipase from Penicillium
camemberti, Romano cheese using kid/lamb pre-gastric lipase, and cheddar cheese
using Aspergillus niger can be made by using lipases. Stronger flavored cheeses, for
example, the Italian cheese, Romano, are prepared using lipases.
Moreover, dairy enzymes need a specific
temperature and pH range to perform, as enzymes are sensitive to changes that
occur in pH, temperature, and concentration of substrates. Leading
manufacturers have introduced immobilized enzyme technology that helps in
increased resistance to changes in conditions such as temperature and pH.
According to a report
published by Allied Market Research, the global dairy
enzyme market size is expected to reach $1.1 billion with a considerable
CAGR from 2022 to 2031. North America is currently dominating the market with
the highest market share and is likely to remain dominant
in 2031. This is mainly attributed to a significant increase in the number of
dairy processing industries, the introduction of the new enzyme, and adoption
of advanced technology in dairy industries of the U.S, Canada, and others.
Technological advancements have helped lower the production cost of enzymes
even with high efficacy, as well as, have helped the market players in finding
new applications of enzymes in dairy in North America.
The Asia-Pacific region, at the same time, is
estimated to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, due to a
significant rise in expenditure on research and development activities by
stakeholders and innovation of flavors in dairy products by dairy companies. Europe
is considered as the prominent market for dairy enzyme industry, owing to the rise
in demand for alcohol, bakery products, & dairy products across the UK,
Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Rest OF
Europe.
However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic
has had a negative impact on the growth of the global dairy enzymes market. The
implementation of stringent lockdown and travel & transport restrictions
along with social distancing norms had caused temporary closure of the food
chains, hotels, and restaurants. The global supply chain was disrupted and
companies faced lack of labor force. Nevertheless, the global dairy enzymes
market has already recovered in the post-pandemic and is anticipated to gather
immense growth in the years to come.
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