
Emerging Trends: Animal-Free Functional Ingredients
Animal-free functional ingredients, such as like fermented dairy proteins, plant-based collagen alternatives, and microbial chondroitin, are reshaping the supplement and food industries by offering sustainable, ethical, and effective alternatives to animal-derived compounds. Walk down the aisle of any health store, and you’ll notice something new: labels boasting “animal-free” proteins, collagen alternatives, and even joint-health supplements.