Global Tea Polyphenols Market 2015-2019 - Innovations in Functional Beverages & Growing Awareness among Consumers

Dublin, Nov. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cr5qvv/global_tea) has announced the addition of the "Global Tea Polyphenols Market 2015-2019" report to their offering.

The Global Tea Polyphenols market to grow at a CAGR of 7.42 percent over the period 2014-2019.

Global Tea Polyphenols Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC region, North America, Europe, and the ROW; it also covers the Global Tea Polyphenols market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Tea polyphenols are chemical compounds present in tea leaves. It includes catechins, theaflavins, tannins, and flavonoids. Green tea, oolong tea, and black tea are derived from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but processed differently. Black tea comprises completely oxidized tea leaves, oolong tea comprises partially oxidized tea leaves, and green tea consists of tea leaves that have not been oxidized at all. Tea polyphenols are considered safer than tea as they are caffeine-free and have better absorption properties. Apart from the anti-oxidative properties, the health benefits of tea polyphenols include prevention of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and diseases related to old age.

Innovations in functional beverages is one of the key trends upcoming in the market. Tea polyphenols have strong presence in the Functional Beverages market in the form of shots, stick packs, and ready-to-drink teas, and the growth is supported by the growing retail sector.

According to the report, growing awareness among consumers about the health benefits of polyphenols is the prime factor driving the market. Consumers are increasingly looking at adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent disease and achieve a better quality of life, boosting the demand for antioxidants.

Further, the report states that one of the factors hindering the growth of the market is the tight raw material supply. The high prices of raw materials and lack of availability are major restraints to market growth.

The report segments the Global Tea Polyphenols market based on the following criteria:

• Application (Functional Beverages, Functional Foods, and Dietary Supplements)
• Product (Green Tea, Oolong Tea, and Black Tea)
• Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, ROW)

Key Vendors

• Ajinomoto OmniChem Natural Specialty
• Amax NutraSource
• Frutarom
• Indena
• Layn Natural Ingredients

Other Prominent Vendors

• Barry Callebaut
• Bioserae
• Chr.Hansen
• DSM
• DuPont-Danisco
• FutureCeuticals
• HERZA Schokolade
• Martin Bauer Group
• Naturex
• Prinova
• Sabinsa
• Seppic
• Tianjin Jianfeng Natural Products
• Xian Haotian Bio-engineering Technology
  

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