Applications

• Pharmaceutical
• Sweeteners
• Fillers

General

Edible lactose - coarse is manufactured from sweet cheese whey using a single crystallisation process and the resulting crystalline product is milled.

This product is a pure lactose ingredient suitable for use in food applications but has not undergone a food safety risk assessment to determine its suitability for use in products designed for vulnerable or sensitive groups within the population. It is not suitable for infant formula/milk application.

Suitable for vegetarians

What is Lactose Monohydrate? It is a form of milk sugar (lactose) that includes one molecule of water within its crystal structure. It's commonly used as an excipient (inactive ingredient) in pharmaceuticals, a filler in food products, and a sweetener or stabiliser in various items. 

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Lactose Monohydrate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Pharmaceutical
Widely used as an excipient in tablets and capsules due to its compressibility and ability to improve powder flow. It can also be found in inhalers as a diluent for dry-powder formulations. 

Food and Drink
Added to foods like baked goods and other packaged foods as a sweetener or stabiliser.

Specification

• Assay: >99%
• M.F.: C12H22O11 · H2O
• M.W.: 360.31
• Protein (Nx6.38 as is): <0.3%
• Moisture (free): <0.5%
• Ash: <0.3%
• pH: <7.0
• Density: 0.85g/mL

• Microbiological:
• Total Viable Count: <5000fuc/g
• Enterobacteriaceae: <10cfu
• Yeasts: <10cfu/g
• Moulds: <10gfu/g
• Escherichia Coli: not detected/25g
• Salmonella: not detected/375g
• Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus: <10 cfu/g

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions