UAE Protein Ingredients Market Overview, 2027

"The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a diverse culinary scene that offers various protein-rich dishes influenced by Middle Eastern, Arab, and international cuisines. Meat is a significant protein source in Emirati cuisine. Popular meat options include lamb, chicken, beef, and camel. These meats are used in various dishes, such as grilled kebabs, shawarma, stews, and rice-based dishes .Given the UAE's coastal location, seafood is abundant and widely consumed. Fish varieties like hammour (local grouper), kingfish, prawns, and crabs are commonly enjoyed. Seafood dishes are prepared by grilling, frying, steaming, or baking, and they contribute to the protein intake. Dairy products play a role in the UAE's cuisine, particularly in breakfast and dessert dishes. Milk, yogurt, labneh (strained yogurt), and local cheeses like halloumi are consumed. These dairy products provide protein and are used in dishes like mohalla (a type of yogurt-based soup) and desserts like luqaimat (fried dough balls).Legumes and pulses are essential sources of plant-based protein. Common legumes used in Emirati cuisine include chickpeas, lentils, fava beans, and kidney beans. These ingredients are used in dishes like hummus, falafel, and soups, providing protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.Nuts and seeds are often used in Emirati cuisine, adding flavor, texture, and nutrition. Almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and sesame seeds are popular choices. They are consumed as snacks, used as toppings in dishes, or incorporated into traditional sweets like maamoul (filled cookies). According to Bonafide Research, “UAE Protein Ingredients (Animal & Plant) Market Overview, 2027,"" the UAE has a population of around 10.08 Million with different age groups and different interests for consumption. Because of that, there is a difference in the consumption of the consumers. Every age group has different interests in consumption. In the United Arab Emirates, citizens are more dedicated towards their body's health. To stay fit in the long run, people in the UAE exercise regularly for intense body growth, and for energy, they consume more protein ingredients like whey protein, which is primarily used in sports and fitness supplements, increasing the future market growth of the whey protein ingredient. Whereas egg protein consumption is primarily done in the food and beverage sector because the egg is primarily used as a breakfast cereal in the country. Milk protein is also being used as one of the breakfast cereals for babies. Mostly the pasteurized milk is the driver that increases the demand for the milk protein ingredient market in the upcoming forecasted year.Similarly, for the plant-based ingredients, consumption also increased for some of the different proteins in the emirate market. The major reason for the increase in the plant protein market is the outbreak of novel coronavirus, which indeed shifted consumers' interests towards plant-based protein ingredients. The protein that increases the emirate's market share is mainly soy protein. People who are more health conscious consume more soy protein because it aids in weight loss and is also used in the treatment of various diseases such as heart disease and breast cancer. other protein ingredients like pea protein, which are consumed in the food and beverage industry, as it is mixed in preparation of the smoothies and shakes. By mixing it in the smoothies and shakes, it works as a flavour that gives taste to the substance and also provides various vitamins to the consumer who consumes those smoothies and shakes. And the other plant-based protein ingredients, like wheat, need to be imported from different nations as it is used for daily consumption for the citizens of the nation. The wheat protein ingredient is one of the protein ingredients that are being used for the preparation of foods. It is rich in various vitamins that help to gain muscle and help an individual work harder in the long run.There are various ingredients that lead the to strengthen the body's growth by consuming them through different applications, like that of egg protein, which is used to maintain the strong and long-lasting hair of women in the nation. Similarly, milk protein is used for skin care as it helps to make the skin hydrated and helps to cure rashes. Similarly, the pea protein increases the collagen in the body, which makes the skin firm and healthy.Considered in this report• Geography: United Arab Emirates• Historic Year: 2016• Base year: 2021• Estimated year: 2022• Forecast year: 2027Aspects covered in this report• UAE Protein Ingredients Market with its value and forecast along with its segments• Application wise Protein Ingredients distribution• Various drivers and challenges• On-going trends and developments• Top profiled companies• Strategic recommendationBased on source of protein ingredients• Animal protein• Plant proteinBased on animal type of protein ingredients • Egg protein• Milk protein• Whey protein• Casein protein• Gelatin protein• Fish protein, OthersBased on plant type of protein ingredients• Soy protein• Pea protein• Wheat protein• OthersBy application type • Food & Beverages• Animal Feed• Cosmetic & Personal care• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical• OthersThe approach of the report:This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analysing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.Intended audienceThis report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to food and beverage industry, Medical industry, cosmetic industry, animal nutrition industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry "

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