Product Definition

Industrial grade lactose describes a range of lactose products used in feed, fermentation and technical applications. Feed grade lactose is produced from deproteinized whey that is evaporated, crystallized and dried. The finished dry product contains more than 98% (w/w) lactose.

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Typical Composition*
Lactose (minimum) **	98.0%***
Protein	0.5-1.0%
Fat	0.1%
Ash	0.1%-0.5%
Total moisture**	4.5%-5.5%

*Please consult your U.S. Supplier for detailed product specifications
**Includes bound water (includes all forms such as monohydrate)
***Includes all forms such as monohydrate

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Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Typical Microbiological Analysis:
Standard plate count	<50,000/g
Coliform count	100/g (maximum)
E. coli	Negative
Listeria	Negative
Salmonella	Negative/750g
Coagulase-positive staphylococci	Negative

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Other Characteristics:
Appearance	Crystalline, free-flowing powder
Color	Light yellow
Flavor	Slightly sweet
Solution	Slightly turbid, slight yellow, slight whey aroma

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Storage

Typical recommendations are to store and ship in a cool, dry environment at temperatures less than 27ºC and relative humidity less than 65%. Check with your suppliers for actual storage and specification requirements as they vary.