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Overview

Lactose & Permeate

Lactose is a natural milk sugar, extracted and processed to produce a pure powder, used in food and nutrition for its sweetening properties and energy content. Whey permeate is a cost-effective dairy ingredient with 80% lactose, optimizing both production and ingredient costs in food and beverage applications.

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Product Range

  • Lactose (wet-mix, < 0.3% ash level)

  • Lactose (Food)

  • Whey Permeate

  • Demineralized Whey Permeate (wet-mix, < 1.3% ash level)

Product Characteristics

  • Suitable for infant formula

  • Yellowish color

  • Free flowing & non-hygroscopic

  • High solubility

  • Soft sweet dairy taste profile

  • Low-Carbon (upon request)

  • EU & US organic (upon request)

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Lactose & Permeate Applications

Dairy Products & Beverages

Lactose and Whey Permeate are key ingredients in dairy products and beverages, enhancing sweetness, texture, and solubility. Lactose adds smoothness and sweetness, while whey permeate improves flavor and consistency, making both ideal for applications like yogurt, ice cream, and UHT beverages, offering cost-effective solutions in the dairy industry.

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