Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Market 2027 By Type, Nature, Product Type, Function, and Country

Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Type (Mesophilic Bacteria and Thermophilic Bacteria), Nature (Single Strain Type and Multi Strain Type), Product Type (Buttermilk, Cheese, Ripened Butter, Sour Cream, Yogurt, and Others), Function (Acid Production, Flavor Production, and Others), and Country

  • Report Code : TIPRE00009264
  • Category : Food and Beverages
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market is accounted to US$ 221.1 Mn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period 2019 – 2027, to account to US$ 354.2 Mn by 2027.

Dairy starter cultures are microorganisms that are deliberately added to milk to initiate and carry out desired fermentation under controlled conditions. It is used in the production of fermented milk products such as cheese, kefir, and yogurt. The dairy starter culture is added to the product during the production process and allowed to grow there under controlled conditions. The bacteria produce substances that give the fermented product its unique characteristic properties such as flavor, aroma, acidity (pH), and consistency. The growth of the dairy industry is driving the growth of the dairy starter culture market. As the dairy industry has become an important part worldwide, and thus the demand for starter culture is growing at faster pace over the past few years. The dairy industry is flourishing in the developed countries such as the United States. The overall growth in the production of dairy products and growing demand for dairy-based products is anticipated to boost the demand for the dairy starter culture in Asia Pacific. The dairy starter culture is used on a large scale in the manufacturing process of kefir, yogurt, sour cream, butter cheese and other fermented milk products. The starter is added to the milk products during the manufacturing process and is allowed to grow there under controlled conditions.


Asia Pacific Dairy starter culture Market

Asia Pacific Dairy starter culture Market
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Market Insights   

Rapid Growth in Dairy Processing Industry

The growth of the dairy industry is driving the growth of the dairy starter culture market. As the dairy industry has become an important part worldwide, and thus the demand for starter culture is growing at faster pace over the past few years. The dairy industry is flourishing in the developed countries such as the United States. The overall growth in the production of dairy products and growing demand for dairy-based products is anticipated to boost the demand for the dairy starter culture in Asia Pacific. The dairy starter culture is used on a large scale in the manufacturing process of kefir, yogurt, sour cream, butter cheese and other fermented milk products. The starter is added to the milk products during the manufacturing process and is allowed to grow there under controlled conditions. The primary function of the starter culture is the conversion of lactose and other sugars in milk to lactic acid. The starter culture produces substances that provide the fermented product of its unique characteristics such as flavor, acidity (pH), aroma, and consistency. During the bacterial fermentation process, there is a drop in pH level in the dairy products. This takes place when the bacteria ferment the lactose into lactic acid. Therefore, thes fermentation process helps to preserve the product for a longer time and also maintain its nutritional value. Owing to these benefits, dairy starter cultured are used on a large scale in the dairy processing industry.    

Type Insights

The Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market is segmented on the basis of type as – mesophilic bacteria and thermophilic bacteria. The thermophilic bacteria segment in the Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market is estimated to garner the fastest-growing segment in the market. The thermophilic bacteria are considered to be those which breeds in milk under high temperatures, along with pasteurization. They are large, rod-shaped bacteria and are known as heat-loving bacteria as they grow in high temperatures such as 50 ºC or more. Thermophilic starters are made up of streptococci and lactobacilli which have an optimal growth temperature of 45 ºC. They are highly used in the production of yogurt and different types of cheese, mainly a variety of ‘cooked’ cheese such as Swiss cheese, Emmental, Gruyere and other Italian cheese. Streptococcus thermophilus starters are another category of thermophilic starters which are used for different types of soft cheeses as a substitute of mesophilic starters so as to provide special characteristics.  

Nature Insights

The Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market is segmented based on nature as single strain type and multi strain type. The multi strain type segment holds the largest share in the Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market. Multi strain cultures are the cultures that consist of a known number of single strain cultures. These multiple strain cultures are composed of streptococcus cremoris, streptococcus lactis, and other gas and aroma producing mesophilic LABs. The aroma or odor producing lactic starters are essential for the production of sour cream, buttermilk, cultured butter, and other fermented milk products. The addition of multiple strain type of starter cultures is known to improve the shelf life of the product and gives an enhanced swelling characteristic that is suitable for the bakery products.

Product Type Insights

The Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market is segmented based on product type as buttermilk, cheese, ripened butter, sour cream, yogurt, and others. The cheese segment holds the largest share in the Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market. Cheese is a dairy product that is derived from milk and is produced in an extensive range of textures, flavors, and colors by the coagulation of milk protein casein. The addition of dairy starter cultures has various functions in the production of cheese. The primary function of dairy starter culture is the formation of acids. Besides this, there are various other functions of dairy starter cultures that inhibit the production of cheese. The preservative property of starter dairy culture has been proven to be beneficial in increasing the shelf life of the cheese.

Function Insights

The Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market is segmented based on function as acid production, flavor production, and others. The acid production segment holds the largest share in the Asia Pacific dairy starter culture market. In dairy starter culture, acid production plays a significant role in the production of various milk and milk derivatives. The starters are added according to the product, and their growth is promoted under controlled conditions. At the time of the fermentation, the bacteria generate elements that deliver several characteristics such as flavor, aroma, acidity (pH), and consistency to the fermented product. At the same time, a drop in pH level also occurs when the starters ferment and transform lactose to lactic acid, causing a preservative effect on the product and enhancing its nutritional value and digestibility. Thus, acid production improves the quality and sustenance of the product.


Rest of Asia Pacific Dairy starter culture Market by Type

Rest of Asia Pacific Dairy starter culture Market by Type
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ASIA PACIFIC DAIRY STARTER CULTURE MARKET SEGMENTATION

Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Cultures Market, by Type


  • Mesophilic Bacteria
  • Thermophilic Bacteria

Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Cultures Market, by Nature


  • Single Strain Type
  • Multi Strain Type

Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Market – By Product Type


  • Buttermilk
  • Cheese
  • Ripened Butter
  • Sour Cream
  • Yogurt
  • Others

Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Market – By Function


  • Acid Production
  • Flavor Production
  • Others

Company Profiles


  • BDF Natural Ingredients, S.L.
  • Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
  • CSK Food Enrichment B.V.
  • Dalton Biotecnologie S.R.L.
  • Bioprox
  • The Dow Chemical Company (Dupont)
  • Lallemand Inc.
  • LB Bulgaricum
  • Saccco System
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type, Nature, Product Type, Function, and Country

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Australia, China, Japan, South Korea

The List of Companies - Asia Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Market

  1. BDF Natural Ingredients, S.L.
  2. Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
  3. CSK Food Enrichment B.V.
  4. Dalton Biotecnologie S.R.L.
  5. Bioprox
  6. The Dow Chemical Company (Dupont)
  7. Lallemand Inc.
  8. LB Bulgaricum
  9. Saccco System

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