Lactose
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.