Infant Formula Ingredients Market Analysis

The market is segmented by ingredient type into carbohydrates, oils & fats, proteins, vitamins & minerals, prebiotics, and others. In this segment protein and carbohydrates segment are expected to have the largest market share. The growth of the segments can be attributed to the fact that these are the basic macronutrients required to meet the infants' basic metabolic and intestinal needs. However, based on the form, the infant formula ingredient market has been divided into liquid, powder, and semi-liquid. The powder segment is attributed to have the largest market share owing to the fact that infant formula components are usually found in powdered form, and is easy to process as compared to ingredients in liquid infant formula. Most forms of infant formula ingredients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, certain fats, and prebiotics are widely used by infant formula manufacturers, to produce in powdered form. 

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