Leprino Foods Lactose
Lactose is the refined, crystallized milk sugar obtained from sweet whey. Sourced exclusively from mozzarella cheese, our lactose delivers a highly consistent, high-quality powder that fulfills a wide range of nutritional and functional needs.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder, Solid
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Bakery
- Confectionery
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Savory & Culinary
Product Families
- Carriers & Bulking Aids
- Dairy Products
Other characteristics
- Features
Easily Dispersible, Enhanced Shelf Life, Free Flowing; Unground, 40, 100 and 200 mesh sizes; Slightly sweet, no aftertaste, and clean mouthfeel; Sourced from Grade A Milk; No bleaching, decolorization, or artificial ingredients
- Functions
- Bulking Agent
- Ingredient Name
- Lactose
- Labeling Claims
- Halal, Kosher
- Halal
- Kosher
- Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Kosher, SQF Certified
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- PACKAGING
25 kg (55.1 lb) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner or 900 kg bulk tote.
- Ingredient
- Lactose
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Certifications
- Kosher, Halal, SQF/GFSI Certified, US GRAS.
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Totes (IBC)
- Ingredient Origin
- Dairy Origin
- Functional Benefits
Being moderately sweet, lactose can be used to reduce overall sweetness while maintaining the same amount of sweetener solids, making it a great tool for product development.; The free-flowing and easy-to-disperse-and-dissolve nature of lactose powder makes it ideal as a bulking agent and viscosity builder.; As a reducing sugar, lactose will enhance color development during high temperature cooking and baking via the Maillard browning reaction.; Inexpensive and functionally versatile, lactose has demonstrated success in an assortment of products and applications.
- Storage Information
Product should be stored in a cool, dry warehouse. Ideal storage conditions are temperatures below 80°F (27°C), relative humidity below 75%, and away from strong odors. Shelf Life: 2 year (730 days)
- Applications
Lactose has demonstrated success in an assortment of products and applications; Confectionery; Dry mixes, blends, and seasonings; Baked goods; Soups and sauces; Frozen desserts
- Food Ingredients Features
- Easily Dispersible
- Enhanced Shelf Life
- Free Flowing
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Bulking Agent
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)
- Halal
- Kosher
- SQF Certified
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Confectionery Products
- Dry Mixes
- Food Seasonings
- Frozen Desserts
- Sauces
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Plate Count | max. 10000 | cfu/g |
| Coliforms | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Cp Staphylococcus | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative | /375g |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | max. 5.5 | % |
| Ph (10% Solution) | 4.5 - 7.0 | — |
| Ash | max. 0.3 | % |
| Scorched Particles (Max B) | 15/25 | mg/g |
