Lactose Powder Pharma Grade 25kg
Pharma grade lactose is a pure white crystalline, milled monohydrate grade. Unlike standard food grade lactose powder it will not turn a liquid solution cloudy, which makes this a favourite with manufacturers of beverages. Lactifine is a white crystaline substance commonly used in brwewing, medicinal products, milk-based chocolate and sweets. Lactose powder may be used to partly replace skimmed milk powder in certain products. Our lactose powder is commonly used in clinical tests to determine lactose intolerance.
Lactose powder is a carbohydrate derived from milk, and has a variety of uses as a preservative, and as flavour, sweetness and texture regulator in all kinds of products, especially baked goods. It may be used as a carrier or stabiliser.
Lactose accounts for between 2-8% of milk (by weight), and while it is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Association, it should be avoided by those with a milk or lactose allergy. Lactose powder is derived from milk, and is a carbohydrate.
Usage
Lactose powder has many numerous uses. It can also be used as a stabliser and in baked goods. Trade Ingredients lactose powder is also used by many hospitals to test for lactose intolerance in patients.
Side effects
Generally regarded as safe, but should be avoided by anyone with a milk or lactose allergy.
Lactose powder is a carbohydrate derived from milk.
It is commonly added to baked goods, as a stabiliser, as well as a sweetness and flavour regulator.
It is generally regarded as safe, but should be avoided by anyone with a milk or lactose allergy.
Lactose accounts for between 2-8% of milk (by weight), and while it is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Association, it should be avoided by those with a milk or lactose allergy. Lactose powder is derived from milk, and is a carbohydrate.
Usage
Lactose powder has many numerous uses. It can also be used as a stabliser and in baked goods. Trade Ingredients lactose powder is also used by many hospitals to test for lactose intolerance in patients.
Side effects
Generally regarded as safe, but should be avoided by anyone with a milk or lactose allergy.
Lactose powder is a carbohydrate derived from milk.
It is commonly added to baked goods, as a stabiliser, as well as a sweetness and flavour regulator.
It is generally regarded as safe, but should be avoided by anyone with a milk or lactose allergy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Can this Lactose powder be used for brewing beer?
Yes, we supply our Lactose to brew houses large and small. Lactose powder is not fully fermentable in beer yeast - providing body and sweetness rather than converting to alcohol. Lactose is commonly used in sweet stouts and can provide a nice balance to the bittering hops.
Question: When should you add Lactose when brewing for maximum affect?
This depends almost entirely on the recipe, however a good starting point would be 10 minutes before the end of the boil.
