PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Lactose is a free flowing powder manufactured from fresh pasteurized sweet whey through membrane filtering, crystallization, refining and drying processes.

CHARACTERISTIC:
White to yellowish colour, free flowing powder, typical milk taste and smell without foreign odour.

APPLICATIONS:
Confectionery, milk chocolate, bakery, beverage whiteners, ice cream, chocolate drinks, yoghurts, frozen foods, drinks.

BENEFITS:
Major source of energy for the newborns , reduction cost, flavor fixer.

CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:
Lactose (%) ≥ 98
Fat (%) ≥ 0,1
Moisture (%) ≤ 0,5
Ash (%) ≤ 0,5
pH 4,5-7,5
Insolubility (ml) ≤ 0,01
Purity (disc) A, A/B

MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS:
Total Plate Count /g ≤ 10 000
Coliforms /0,1g absent
E- Coli /0,1 g absent
Salmonella /25 g absent
Antibiotics absent
Yeast /g ≤ 50
Mould /g ≤ 50

STORAGE:
Product must be stored in a cool, dry place, at temperature below 25°C and relative humidity below 65%, product has a 2 years shelf life in the original packaging.

PACKAGING:
Four-layer paper bag with polythene inner bag, 25 kg net.