Probiotics is a kind of active microorganism that is beneficial to the host. It is a general term of active and beneficial microorganism that is colonized in the human intestinal and reproductive system and can produce certain health effects so as to improve the microecological balance of the host a...

Sorghum is among the top 5 most important cereal grains in terms of production, and a part of the grain production goes into processing. Increasing concern for healthy animal feed is driving the consumption of sorghum by-products. Rising livestock-based food consumption is adding fuel to the g...

Soil conditioners are a specific type of products, which are added to enhance soil quality. Furthermore, increasing demand for organic fruits & vegetables and their awareness towards health is boosting the soil conditioners market growth. Global Soil Conditioners market size will increas...

Protein ingredients are large molecules which are formed from one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order. The order is determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the genes that compose the protein. Protein ingredients are essential for structure, function, and regulation of body's ...

Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has various applications. Because of its high saturated fat content, it is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to six months at 24 °C (...

Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice after saffron because growing the vanilla seed pods is labor-intensive. Despite the expense, vanilla is highly valued for its flavor. ...

A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Many spices have antimicrobial properties. Herbs ...

Soybean meal is used in food and animal feeds, principally as a protein supplement, but also as a source of metabolizable energy. Some, but not all, soybean meal is produced from the residue left after oil extraction. Removal of the oil, which is used mostly in food, but also for industrial oils, so...

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigmas and styles, called threads, are collected and dried to be used mainly as a seasoning and coloring agent in food. Saffron is widely used in Persian, Indian, European, ...

A feed additive is a food supplement for farm animals that cannot get enough nutrients from regular meals. Such additives include vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals. In some cases, if an animal does not have some specific nutrition in its diet, it may not grow properly. The nutritional...

Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by some plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is sold as an herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring. The most common applications are...

Oleoresins are semi-solid extracts composed of a resin in solution in an essential and/or fatty oil, obtained by evaporation of the solvent(s) used for their production. Naturally occurring oleoresins are also known as balsams. Oleoresins are prepared from spices, such as basil, capsicum (papr...

The oat is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed. While oats are suitable for human consumption as oatmeal and rolled oats, one of the most common uses is as livestock feed. Oats are a nutrient-rich food associated with lower blood cholesterol when consumed regularly. Oats have numerous...

Liquid feed improves the quality of livestock feed, improvise animal health and enhance the performance of the livestock. Growing population in developing countries has increased the demand for production and consumption of poultry, aquaculture, swine and other livestock which is driving the market ...

Cannabis is also known as hemp. Cannabis is a popular recreational drug around the world, only behind alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. In the United States alone, it is believed that over 100 million Americans have tried cannabis. Cannabis for industrial uses is valuable in tens of thousands of commer...