Lactose

Lactose is a disaccharide, containing the building blocks galactose and glucose and is the main carbohydrate source in milk. In human milk, lactose provides approx. 40% of the total energy value to the infant

Holsinger, V. H. (1996). Handbook of Milk Composition,edited by Robert G. Jensen. Academic Press, San Diego, 1995, 919 pp., $89.95. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1006/jfca.1996.0035



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Lactose is a major solid component of human milk and an important source of energy for the infant

Holsinger, V. H. (1996). Handbook of Milk Composition,edited by Robert G. Jensen. Academic Press, San Diego, 1995, 919 pp., $89.95. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1006/jfca.1996.0035



. It has a low sweetness level and a lower risk of causing dental caries

Moynihan, P. J. (2002). Dietary advice in dental practice. British Dental Journal. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4801628



compared to other carbohydrate sources, an interesting feature for young child formulas. Lactose-containing infant formula has demonstrated significantly higher calcium absorption in infants, compared with lactose-free formula

Abrams, S. A., Griffin, I. J., & Davila, P. M. (2002). Calcium and zinc absorption from lactose containing and lactose-free infant formulas. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/76.2.442



. When lactose is not fully digested, it reaches the ileum, where it also supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, as has been shown in a clinical trial where the addition of lactose to infant formula significantly increased the growth of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli compared to lactose-free formula

Francavilla, R., Calasso, M., Calace, L., Siragusa, S., Ndagijimana, M., Vernocchi, P., Brunetti, L., Mancino, G., Tedeschi, G., Guerzoni, E., Indrio, F., Laghi, L., Miniello, V. L., Gobbetti, M., & De Angelis, M. (2012). Effect of lactose on gut microbiota and metabolome of infants with cow’s milk allergy. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.2012.01286.x



. Furthermore, lactose contains specific β-1,4-glycosidic linkages, similar to cellulose and chitin

Navarro, D. M. D. L., Abelilla, J. J., & Stein, H. H. (2019). Structures and characteristics of carbohydrates in diets fed to pigs: A review. In Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-019-0345-6



, which may support the reduction of the risk of pathogenic infection by support of the growth of lactose-utilizing bacteria, i.e. via selective pressure

Holsinger, V. H. (1996). Handbook of Milk Composition,edited by Robert G. Jensen. Academic Press, San Diego, 1995, 919 pp., $89.95. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1006/jfca.1996.0035



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With a range of different particle sizes, there is a type of Lactopure® to suit every application. Thanks to its quality, Lactopure® can be added in the dry phase of production such as on the fluid bed, as part of the mineral/vitamin mix or in a dry blending mixer. As a result, capacity can be increased, and production costs reduced. It can also be applied in the wet phase.

• Unmilled crystalline lactose
• Flexible in application: suitable for dry and wet blending
• Free-flowing powder
• Purity and high quality

• Unmilled, coarse-sieved crystalline lactose
• Flexible in application: suitable for dry and wet blending
• Free flowing powder
• Purity and high quality

• Unmilled, coarse-sieved crystalline lactose
• Flexible in application: suitable for dry and wet blending
• Free flowing powder
• Purity and high quality

• Milled crystalline lactose with average particle size of ~50µm
• Flexible in application: suitable for dry and wet blending
• Fast dissolving
• Purity and high quality

• Milled crystalline lactose with average particle size of ~40µm
• Flexible in application: suitable for dry and wet blending
• Fast dissolving
• Purity and high quality

• Milled crystalline lactose with average particle size of ~40µm
• Flexible in application: suitable for dry and wet blending
• Fast dissolving
• Purity and high quality

We have full control of the supply chain and two production locations, for contingency. Our large portfolio features milled and sieved grades – all with an excellent dry blend and consistent quality and composition. This is backed by dedicated regulatory, technical and specifications support.