Isoflavones - Current Status & Outlook

Isoflavones are phytochemicals which have become well-established as health food supplements ['nutraceuticals'] for prevention of menopausal syndromes, osteoporosis and inhibition of various cancers;

Isoflavones are extracted from various soya products [flour, meal, germ, soy sauce] but soy molasses - by-product from concentrate production - is the most widely used feedstock from which isoflavones are prepared.

In this report we have listed all producers of isoflavones , their products and which feedstocks are used. The output of isoflavones is estimated, prices are reviews and the market is determined. Finally the outlook by 2015 is assessed.

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