Lactose Monohydrate Powder is the crystalline form of milk sugar, a disaccharide of glucose and galactose recovered from whey during dairy processing. It carries no E-number. In food and beverage production it serves mainly as a carrier, bulking agent and mild sweetener, and it also provides fermentable substrate in cultured dairy products. Its low sweetness and neutral flavour let it add body without masking other notes.
Manufacturers use it in baked goods, confectionery, infant formula, dry blends and pharmaceutical-style tablet formulations. It is a white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water though slower to dissolve than sucrose, and it needs adequate mixing and temperature control to avoid caking. It absorbs moisture readily, so cool, dry storage and sealed packaging matter. Under EU Reg. 853/2004 it is handled as a dairy ingredient, which is relevant for allergen labelling.
| Appearance | Fine, free-flowing crystalline powder. |
| Shelf life | 36 months |
| Storage | Cool, dry place |
| Test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Purity | >=99% |
| Moisture | <=0.5% |
| Heavy metals | Per specification |
| Specific rotation | Per specification |
QC requirements shown apply to every destination or to the EU. Lot-specific results (assay, moisture, pH, microbiological and heavy-metal testing) vary by production batch and are supplied on the Certificate of Analysis for each shipment.
Yes. Every shipment of Lactose Monohydrate Powder comes with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis. If you need further documents, such as an allergen or GMO declaration or a certificate of origin, tell us at the enquiry stage and we will confirm what is available.
Storage: Cool, dry place. Shelf life: 36 months.
The certifications associated with Lactose Monohydrate Powder include FSSC 22000, CNAS CoA. Tell us which certification your audit requires and we will confirm what can be provided before you order.
In most cases, yes. Tell us your target volume and application on the contact form and we'll confirm sample availability along with indicative pricing and lead time.