Food Allergens and Intolerance Testing Market

Food allergy and intolerance testing is a process by which a person's immune system is tested for reactions to specific foods. This type of testing is used to diagnose food allergies and intolerances and determine the best course of treatment. There are several different types of tests that can be used to test for food allergies and intolerances, and the most appropriate test will be determined by the symptoms a person is experiencing and their medical history.

The food allergens and intolerance testing market size is estimated to be valued at USD XX million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD XX million by 2031 at a CAGR of **% during the forecast period. The increased demand for processed and convenience foods, coupled with the growing awareness of food allergies and intolerances, are the major factors driving the growth of this market.

The most common tests currently available are skin prick tests and blood tests. Skin-prick tests are quick and relatively inexpensive, but they can be inconclusive, particularly in cases of intolerance rather than an allergy. Blood tests are more expensive and take longer to get results, but they are generally more reliable.

There is currently a trend towards more sophisticated testing methods, such as DNA-based testing. This type of testing is still in its early stages, but it is likely to become more widely used in the future as it becomes more affordable.

Some of the major players include Bureau Veritas, NEOGEN Corporation, Intertek Group plc, A.L.S., Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, TÜV SÜD, Global Testing Lab, S.G.S., Société Générale de Surveillance SA, YorkTest, US BioTek Laboratories L.L.C., ALLETESS MEDICAL LABORATORY, and Microbac Laboratories, Inc.