Lactose (Food Grade)
Lactose (Food Grade)
Milk-Derived Disaccharide for Food, Nutritional & Technical Applications
Product Identification
Chemical & Physical Information
Product Name: Lactose
Chemical Name: Lactose monohydrate
CAS Number: 63-42-3
Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ · H₂O
Molecular Weight: 360.31 g/mol
Grade: Food Grade
Form: Crystalline powder
Product Description
Lactose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and galactose, commonly derived from milk. It is widely used in food manufacturing, nutritional products, and technical formulations due to its mild sweetness, good solubility, and functional properties.
Ausamics Lactose is supplied as a food-grade crystalline powder, offering consistent quality, reliable performance, and excellent handling characteristics. Its neutral flavour profile and predictable behaviour make it a versatile ingredient in a wide range of applications.
Key Characteristics
Product Attributes
Food-grade quality suitable for regulated applications
Mildly sweet, neutral flavour profile
Free-flowing crystalline powder
Good solubility in water
Suitable for food, nutritional, and technical use
No added colours, flavours, or preservatives
Functional Role
Ingredient Functionality
Lactose functions as a carbohydrate source, bulking agent, carrier, and texturising ingredient. In food and formulation systems, it contributes to mouthfeel, browning reactions, and ingredient dispersion.
Performance depends on formulation design and processing conditions.
Typical Applications
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Ingredient in bakery products, confectionery, and dairy formulations
Carrier and bulking agent in powdered foods
Flavour balancing and texture modification
Nutritional & Supplement Manufacturing
Excipient and carrier in powdered formulations
Component of nutritional blends and premixes
Technical & Laboratory Use
Carrier in dry formulations
General laboratory and formulation applications
Typical Specifications
Quality Parameters
Assay (Lactose): Conforms to food-grade specification
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
(Exact analytical values are provided in the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.)
Storage & Stability
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Ingredients
Composition
100 % Lactose (Food Grade)
Intended Use
Regulatory Statement
Supplied as a food-grade lactose ingredient suitable for food, nutritional, formulation, and technical applications where permitted.
Final product suitability and use levels must be determined by the end user in accordance with FSANZ, Codex Alimentarius, and other applicable regulations.
Not intended for therapeutic or medicinal use.
Quality & Supply Assurance
Manufacturing & Documentation
Manufactured and packed under controlled conditions
Supplied with Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Consistent batch-to-batch quality
Technical support available from Ausamics Life Science
Customs & Trade Information
Classification
HS / AHECC Code: 1702.11.00
Lactose and lactose syrup