Papain
is also known as papaya proteinase-I which is an enzyme present in
papaya. Papain is an important digestive enzyme which breakdown tough
protein fibers. Papain is very stable also at very elevated
temperatures. Papain latex is a rich source of cysteine
endopeptidases including chymopapain, caricain and glycyl
endopeptidase. Papain is traditionally used as a meat tenderizer and
also used in skin burns, skin ulcers, wounds etc. Some of the common
uses of papain are it boosts digestion, treats skin and wound,
resistant to fungus, supports immune system and source of antioxidant
etc. As papain is source of antioxidant, it is commonly used in food
preservation to reduce bacterial infestations and spoilage of food
due to oxidation.
Market
Segmentation: Papain
The
Papain
market is segmented on the basis of its applications in different
industries like food industry, cosmetic industry, pharmaceutical
industry and chemical industry etc. Papain is used for food industry
for food processing, as a preservative and as an antioxidant to keep
the food safe for longer duration. In pharmaceutical industry, papain
is used for preparation of vaccine for treatment of hard skin and
related skin problems. In cosmetic industry, papain is used to
breakdown surface dead skin cells i.e. it is used as an exfoliating
agent for the skin.
The
papain market is segmented on the basis of its use in preparation of
different product types such as bread making, cheese production,
alcoholic beverage production and non-alcoholic beverage production
(tea and coffee) etc. In bread making, papain produce sugars for the
yeast action which further provides carbon dioxide to aerate bread.
In cheese production, papain helps in forming the curd. In tea and
coffee production papain provides desirable color and flavor to the
infusions.
The
papain market is segmented on the basis of distribution channel as
retail shops, supermarket/ hypermarket and online shops etc. Papain
is gaining demand in consumers due to its health benefit
applications. Online stores are looking forward for sale of papain as
a result of high demand of papain in consumers.
Global
Papain Market: Regional Outlook
Depending
on geographic regions global Papain market is segmented into five key
regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, APAC and ME
Currently
East Africa is world’s largest supplier of papain and Latin America
is a major consumer of papain due to its application in digestive
support in meat eating. India, China, the U.S. and Malaysia are
competing in global market for papain production.
Global
Papain Market: Drivers
Increasing
the demand for papain from various industries is increasing which is
driving the papain market. Increasing health awareness in consumers
is leading them towards organic and natural products having health
benefits, papain as a natural products is gaining interest in health
conscious consumers. Cosmetic industries and food industries are
growing globally and leaning towards natural and organic products
which is one of the driver for papain market. Trend of flavored tea
and coffee is increasing in different occasions which is one of the
factor for increasing demand for papain globally.
Global
Papain: Key Players
Some
of the key players identified across the value chain of the global
papain market include Senthil Papain and Food Products (P) Ltd,
Fruzyme Biotech India Private Limited, S.I. Chemical Industries,
Aumgene Biosciences, Nanning Doing-Higher Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Enzybel
– BSC, Mewar Jaya Sdn. Bhd., Biocon etc. are amongst.
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