Edible lactose is produced by crystallizing lactose from fresh sweet dairy whey and then drying the crystals.
Lactose is a light colored, free flowing powder with a clean sweet flavor. This refined between 40/80 mesh
Analysis | Specification | Typical Range |
Moisture (%) | 0.5 max. | <0.2 |
Sulfated Ash | 0.3 max. | <0.15 |
pH | 4.5 - 7.5 | 6.0 ± 0.2 |
Lactose (%) | 99.0 min. | 99.8 ± 0.1 |
Scorched Particles | 7.5mg/25g max. | 7.5mg |
Analysis | Specification | Typical Range |
Aerobic Plate Count | < 10,000/g | <2500 |
Coliform | < 10/g | < 10 |
Yeast & Mold | 50 /g max. | ≤10 |
Listeria | Negativo/25 g | Negativo |
Salmonella sp. (4x375g)
| Negativo/1500 g | Negativo |
Lactose can be used as a source of dairy solids in sweets, baked goods and dairy products. It is also used as a standardization agent, flavor and color carrier and as a sweetener.
Packed in multi-wall Kraft bags with a polyethylene bag lining, individually closed.
Net weight: 25kg. Pouch
Ideal temperature: Temperatures below 25°C (relative humidity below 65% and odourless environment).
Shelf Life: 3 years from date of manufacture.