Lactose
Product Description
Lactose is the primary carbohydrate found in mammal’s milk and is often referred to as milk sugar. It is manufactured using a crystallization, purification, and drying process operated under strict food hygiene standards. This Edible Grade Lactose is manufactured in the USA.
| Chemistry Parameters | Analysis | Method |
| Protein | ≤ 0.15% | FT-NIR/AOAC 991.20 |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.50% | AAC 925.45 |
| Scorched Particles | 7.5 to 15 ma | ADPI (Disc A or B) |
| pH | 4.5-7.2 | SMEDP 15.022 |
| Ash | ≤ 0.30% | SMEDP 15.041 |
| Lactose | ≥ 99.0% | Calculation |
| Bulk Density | < 1.0 g/ml | USP |
| Antibiotic Residues | Negative | Charm SL3 |
| Microbiological Parameters | ||
| Standard Plate Count | ≤ 2,500 cfu/g | SMEDP 6.020 |
| Coliforms | <10 cfu/g | SMEDP 7.020 |
| Salmonella | Negative/125g | AAC 2013.14 |
| Listeria | Negative | AAC 2013.14 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | AAC 2003.08 |
| E. coli | <10 cfu/a | SMEDP 7.074 |
| Yeast & Mold | < 50 cfu/g | SMEDP 8.115 |
| Nutritional Proximates (per 100g) |
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| Calories | 399kcal | Vitamin A | <25.001U |
| Protein | 0.31g | Vitamin C | <100mg |
| Total Fat | 0.03g | Vitamin D | <6IU |
| Water | 0.07g | Calcium | 47.33mg |
| Carbohydrates | 99.41g | Iron | 0.06mg |
| Dietary Fibert | 0.53g | Sodium | 744mg |
| Ash | 0.17g | Cholesterol | <1.00mg |
| Sensory & Physical Standards | |
| Aroma | No off odors |
| Color | White |
| Flavor | No off flavors |
| Mesh | 100 |
| Allergen | Milk (Bovine) |
Regulatory Compliance
| CODEX | Gluten Free |
| GFSI (SQF) | Vegetarian |
| Halal | Kosher |
Storage
The product should be stored in a cool (≤25°C), dry (≤RH 65%) place protected from foreign odors & other contaminants.
Shelf Life
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of this product is 24 months.
Packaging
25kg (net weight) Multiwall kraft bags with polyethylene inner liner or another approved closed container, palletized on Heat Treated pallets.