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Lactose
Our Lactose is a naturally occurring cow’s milk derived sugar. Its mild sweetness and low solubility make it a useful component in food, medications, and baby formulae. Common uses for it are in baked foods, dairy products, and as a carrier in medications.
In the food processing industry this particular milk powder is used for products such as baked products, chocolate, milk beverages, ice cream and desserts.
Characteristic
White to yellowish colour, free flowing powder, typical milky taste and smell without foreign odour.
Applications:
Confectionery, milk chocolate, bakery, beverage whiteners, ice cream, chocolate drinks, yoghurts, frozen foods.
Benefits:
Good nutritional value, soluble ingredient, rich in natural milk fat, emulsifying capacity, smooth mouthfeel, natural milky taste and odour, great milk solid.
Storage:
Product must be stored in a cool, dry place, at temperature below 25°c and relative humidity below 65%, product has 18 to 24 months shelf life in the original packaging.
Packaging:
Three-layer paper bag with polythene inner bag, 25 kg net.
Certificates:
We are certified with haccp, halal, gmp & iso 22000.
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
| Protein (%) | ≤ 1% |
| Fat (%) (cow) | ≤ 1% |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 5% |
| Minerals / Ash (%) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Lactose (%) | ≥ 95% |
| pH | ≤ 6,5 |
| Insolubility (ml) | ≤ 1,0 |
| Purity (disc) | A, A/B |
MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS
| Total Plate Count /g | ≤ 10 000 |
| Coliforms /0,1g | absent |
| E- Coli /0,1 g | absent |
| Salmonella /25 g | absent |
| Antibiotics | absent |
| Yeast /g | ≤ 50 |
| Mould /g | ≤ 50 |
| Melamine | Absent |
Is lactose suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance?
No, lactose may cause digestive issues for those with lactose intolerance.
What is the shelf life of lactose?
Lactose has a shelf life of up to 24 months if stored properly in a cool, dry place.