Therapeutic foods are generally produced for nutritional and therapeutic purposes in the form of dietary supplements. These are made up of carbohydrate, protein, minerals, vitamins and lipids. The therapeutic foods are generally produced by crushing all ingredients together as well as mixing them. Its core function is that it is utilized for emergency feeding of malnourished children which is escalating its demand all across the globe.

Gluten-free food market expected to grow with a CAGR of 9.3% in terms of value during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Gluten is a special type of protein that is found in foods such as grains, cereals, and wheat. Gluten-free diets aims to keep the elasticity intact in food especially during the fermentation process of food production. It also helps to prevent foods from having doughy and sticky like texture. High cases of celiac disease in the U.S is driving the growth of North America gluten-free market.

Pulses is a source of low fat, containing high fiber, and small amount of glycemic index. Pulse flour have the major advantages over the wheat flour and rice flour. It is been stimulated to achieve the required blend of rare elements and nutrients such as sodium, potassium, and selenium. Pulses contain large amount of amino acid and protein which makes it different from customary cereal flours.

Potato protein is the dry product obtained from potatoes during the separation of starch. It is easily digestible and covers almost the entire range of amino acids making it extremely suitable for feed applications. Potato proteins increases metabolism and also helps to synthesizes hemoglobin to meet the iron requirements of the body. By texture, it is yellow colored free flowing powder with 83.5% of protein content on dry matter protein content. Isolated proteins which is obtained as a waste from potato industry has been found to treat high blood pressure.

Guava puree is a thick and smooth liquid obtained by processing guavas and removing the fibrous part which is the insoluble matter. This thick liquid, so obtained, is most commonly used to prepare beverages, ice cream, jellies etc. Guava puree is also included in an ideal breakfast and also a staple drink among ethnic markets.  Usually, guava puree is available in three types namely canned, frozen or dry. Dry guava puree is easy to export and possess a long lifetime. Pink colored guava often substitutes tomatoes for preparation of sauce.

Pea protein is a food additive extracted from the yellow pea, Pisum sativum. Pea proteins are nutrient-rich form of plant protein, necessary for good health. It is low in carbohydrates and fats and free of lactose, soy and gluten. It is easily absorbed by the body and provides substantial amount of beneficial amino acids. Pea proteins deliver huge amounts of the essential branched-chain amino acids such as valine, lysine, isoleucine and arginine.

During the last decade global availability of pepper has increased substantially. There are three types of pepper, black, white and green. The two main types of pepper sold are black and white. Black peppercorns are dried ripe berries of the Piper nigrum plant and white peppercorns that are dehusked berries. Green pepper are preserved in brine or vinegar and sometimes sold as a delicacy.

Smoke ingredients are available in three forms namely oil, powder and aqueous. Liquid smoke refers to artificial smoke ingredient, which is used across several cuisines to impart the smoky flavor and fragrance to the food. It is generally available in yellow and red color. It is widely utilized to enhance shelf life of food products without roasting or grilling the food.

The global market for frozen food stood at US$ 252.77 Bn in 2017 and expected to reach US$ 442.46 Bn by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period of from 2018 to 2026. Europe dominated the market in 2017 and expected to retain its leading position throughout the forecast period. However, Asia Pacific is identified as the fastest growing market during the forecast period.

Global acerola extract market was valued at US$ 8,675.8 Mn in 2017, and, expanding at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2018 to 2026. Acerola extract is derived from acerola fruit, produced in Central America, South America, California, Florida, and Texas.

The global snack bars market is growing substantially, anticipated to expand at CAGR of 6.9% throughout the forecast period from 2019 to 2027, starting from US$ 21.67 Bn in 2018. The surge in changing food preferences coupled with growing health consciousness among consumers are expected to drive the global snack bars market. The rapidly growing snack food sales around the globe is further anticipated to boost market demand. 

The functional food ingredients can be defined as an ingredient that have the capability to add various advantages to the end product. Functional food ingredients are usually stated as such ingredients that are most likely to be consumed as a part of a standard diet and that comprises of biologically active constituents, which proposes the potential of enhanced health benefits. Some of the functional food comprises of food that comprises exact vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, phytochemicals, and others.

The global pulse ingredients market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2027, starting from US$ 15.83 Bn in 2018. The elevated trends for vegan and plant-based products is increasing the demand for pulse-based ingredients globally. Nowadays consumers are more inclined towards using pulse-based ingredients due to its inherent attributes for health benefit. For instance, from the year 2006 to 2016, about 4,900 pulse-based products were launched in North America region. 

The protein bars market expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2027, starting from US$ 1,250 Mn in 2018. Consumers nowadays are more inclined towards using convenience and high-protein content food products. As per the recent research studies, about 90% of Americans purchase convenience food. Moreover, 25% of consumers opt for the time saving and ready to eat food products. Thereby, increases the demand for protein bars globally. 

The global nutritional yeast market is likely to witness growth, with a CAGR of 9.5% across the forecast period from 2019 to 2027. Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast and do not contain leavening agent. Nutritional yeast is also known as nooch. Nutritional yeast being dried form of yeast cannot be used for baking purpose rather it can be consumed directly. Increasing trends for vegetarian and veganism is increasing, making nutritional yeast popular and thereby increasing the demand for nutritional yeast market across the globe.

The Frozen Potato market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2027, starting from US$ 52,968.16 Mn in 2018. Frozen Potato products are gaining popularity and becoming global commodities that are generating billions of dollar revenue each year globally. The development of new products by various manufacturers supports the growth of the market. For instance, in January 2019, Albert Bartlett launched three new frozen potato products in the U.K markets.

The Flavored yogurt market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2027, starting from US$ 59.3 Bn in 2018. Growing awareness of the health benefits associated with yogurt, increase in demand for flavored yogurt in the developing countries, in addition to innovation in the flavor and taste of yogurt supports the growth of the global flavored yogurt market.

Iron supplements are the common salts of iron that are used in the treatment of common diseases caused by the deficiency of Iron such as iron deficiency anaemia. Global iron supplement market is expected to rise with a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast year 2019-2026.

An oil which is derived from tissues of oily fish is known as fish oil. It encompasses docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), precursors of certain eicosanoids which are recognized to decrease inflammation in the body and recover hypertriglyceridemia.  The global food grade fish oil market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period (2019-2026).

Hesperidin is a bioflavonoid that is well known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. These plant pigments are found primarily in unripe citrus fruits. Global hesperidin market is expected to rise with a CAGR of about 6.8% during the forecast years 2019-2026.