全球藜麦种子市场报告(2016-2020年)
Health-conscious millennials, aged between 20 and 35 years, worldwide are preferring quinoa and quinoa-based food owing to the nutritional benefits; quinoa contains protein, fiber, various vitamins and minerals, and essential amino acids.During 2014-2015, the food and drink products launched globally with quinoa as an ingredient increased by around 27%. This is attributed to the rising status of quinoa as a superfood. Also, the number of new food and drinks products launched with a claim of being a superfood or supergrain increased by more than 200% during 2011-2015.Owing to quinoa's adaptability and tolerance to arid conditions, it has emerged asan attractive crop for farmers across various geographical regions. Over the years,quinoa has been receiving greater attention from crop scientists as well as the agribusiness sector, which in turn, will lead to the development of more productive varieties and improved crop yield and quality.Health experts and dieticians nowadays are recommending quinoa-based foods as a part of the diet. This is because of the easy digestibility as well as nutritional profile of quinoa.During the forecast period, food technologists and innovators will continue incorporating quinoa into new product lines to offer consumers a cost-effective solution for nutrition and health maintenance.