Lactose Super, Low pH, Food Grade 1 kg

What is Lactose?

Lactose is a carbohydrate and one of the main ingredients of human and animal milk which is concentrated. As a disaccharide consisting of glucose and galactose, lactose acts as an energy-carrier in milk. Due to its physiological and functional characteristics, industrially manufactured lactose is used today in a large number of foodstuffs as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.

How is Lactose produced?

Lactose is produced from whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking and casein production, by crystallizing an oversaturated solution of whey concentrate. When manufactured it is purified in several stages, and dried on a fluid bed. Lactose is provided in fine crystals, uniform in color (white to cream) with fluid flow.

What is the grade and manufacturer's country for lactose?

Our lactose meets manufacturer's USP-grade requirements and is manufactured in North America.