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Lactose
Infant Formula Grade Lactose for Dry Blending
Also known as: Milk Sugar, Edible Lactose, Food Grade Lactose
Product Definition
Lactose (Milk Sugar)White to creamy white crystalline product, possessing a mildly sweet taste. It may be anhydrous, contain one molecule of water of hydration, or be a mixture of both forms. It is manufactured from whey or permeate by evaporating, crystallizing, refining and then drying the lactose crystals. is a white to creamy white crystalline product, possessing a mildly sweet taste. It may be anhydrousWithout water. Example: α-anhydrous lactose is α-lactose that does not contain a molecule of water associated with its structure.; contain one molecule of water of hydration; or may be a mixture of both forms. It is manufactured from wheyLiquid obtained from cheese manufacture. or permeate by evaporating, crystallizing, refining and then drying the lactose crystals. Lactose for human consumption complies with all provisions of the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Dry Buttermilk and Dry Buttermilk Product comply with all provisions of the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Composition
Other Characteristics
Mesh Size
Edible Lactose is often sized through a combination of pulverizing and/or screening steps to yield a suitable particle size distribution. Mesh size requirements are variable and are determined by the individual manufactuer and/or customer.
Infant Formula Grade Lactose for Dry Blending can be milled to produce various mesh sizes.
Product Labeling
Recommended identifications: Lactose or Milk Sugar
Functionality and Applications
HIgh Performance:
Browning
Acid Stability
Medium Performance:
Hydration Rate
Heat Stability
Lactose applications include infant foods, chemicals/ pharmaceuticals, dairy products, prepared dry mixes, bakery products, soft drinks, special dietary foods, confections, and others.
Lactose is a crystalline sugar that has a similar functionality to sucrose, but with less sweetness and a lower solubilityAbility of a liquid to dissolve another material. Examples: Lactose dissolving in water, alcohol dissolving in water.. Lactose is a disaccharideA sugar that contains two monosaccharides. Example: the disaccharide lactose that is made up of glucose and galactose. that can easily be hydrolyzed into glucose and galactose in an application to provide more sweetness without added sugar. It provides a low amount of sweetness (about 40% less sweet than sucrose). Lactose itself has no aftertaste and has a clean mouthfeel.
Product Examples
(launched in the last 2 years)
Credit: Innova Market Insights
Webber Naturals Vitamin B12: Lactose is used in this vitamin supplement as an excipient or tableting agent. Its crystalline properties provide the necessary functionality to be used in many supplements and medications.
WarHeads Sour Popping Candy: Lactose is commonly used in popping candy formulations where crystalline sugars help to trap carbon dioxide under high atmospheric pressureSea level atmospheric pressure is 101.3 kPa or 14.7 psi or 1.01 bar. When the
sugar dissolves in your mouth, the carbon dioxide bubbles are released and create the popping and crackling sounds characteristic of this candy.
Kirkland Procare Formula: Infant formula uses Infant Grade Lactose to provide a lactose content similar to human milk. Lactose is a source of energy and is important for the growth of beneficial bacteria in the GI tract of an infant which helps support their immune system.
Dee’s Nuts Dill Pickle Peanuts: The seasoning blend for these pickle flavored peanuts uses lactose as a carrier for the seasonings. Lactose helps to keep the seasoning application evenly distributed and also helps the seasoning to adhere to snacks.
Superflux Beer: The milk sugar listed on this label is lactose. Lactose is used in beer to contribute to the fermentation process and resulting flavor. Lactose is commonly used in Milk Stout type beers.
