Hexane is produced by the gasoline process called as the neurotoxic petrochemical solvent. Hexane has the utilization in the separation of edible oils from vegetables and seeds. It is a synthetic, neurotoxic, explosive and a dangerous air pollutant chemical that is given in the list provided by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Hexane is an agent used for soy meal, soy oil and soy food ingredients that separate beans into fats and proteins. Though, hexane is not as an ingredient in food else it is treated as a processing agent. The products contain maximum 80% of protein and minimum 17% of fats. The most purest and refined form of hexane free proteins such as soy protein is the dry powder which is extracted from the remaining oil of soybean.
The increasing human population in U.S.A, India, China, and Latin American countries is a major player for the growth of the hexane free protein food market due to high consumption of the hexane free protein products.The major incidents giving rise in the growth of the hexane free proteins market comprises of the growing need and demand of frozen and processed food, growingawareness about the health, and the health benefits of hexane free proteins. Rising population is also one of the major rising factor which is driving the market. Additionally, high functional property of hexane free proteins including eco-friendly ingredient, and high shelf life of the processed food products are few factors which are flourishing the hexane free proteins market. But, less awareness about the dangerous impact of hexane in foods, decreased number of research & testing on the presence of hexane in food, and few food allergy with less concentration of protein in soy flour are giving negative impact on the growth of hexane free proteins market in the forecast period.
The global hexane free proteins market is segmented by product type, by form, by application, by end-users and by region. The global hexane free proteins market is segmented by product type into concentrates, isolates, flour. The global hexane free proteins market is segmented by form into dry, liquid.The global hexane free proteins market is segmented by application into general, and functional. The global hexane free proteins market is segmented by end-user into bakery, dairy, beverages, energy & sports nutrition, others. The global hexane free proteins market is segmentedby region into North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific.
The global hexane free proteins market focusing on various market entry strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, product launch,product development, product approval. Moreover, they are investing more on E & D activities to strengthen their goodwill in the ever competitive market. Also, they are focusing on acquiring local players especially in developing countries such as Russia, India, China, Netherlands, Indonesia, Denmark, Poland, New Zealand, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia among others.Some of the key players in the global market includeAndritz, GEA Group, Grundfos, Sulzer Ltd., The Weir Group PLC., Danfoss Group, CAT Pumps, Comet S.P.A, Maximator GmbH, Teledyne Isco, Zhejiang Danau Industries Co., Ltd. and Udor S.P.A
The global hexane free proteins market is segmented
On the basis of product type
• Concentrates
• Isolates
• Flour
On the basis of by form
• Dry
• Liquid
On the basis of application
• General
• Functional
On the basis of end-user
• Bakery
• dairy
• Beverages
• Energy & sports nutrition
• Others
On the basis of region
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa
• Asia Pacific