Lactose

Product Description

Lactose monohydrate obtained by drying the crystallized permeate with the separated mother liquor, subjected to washing on decanter centrifuges

Ingredients

Whey protein concentrate, emulsifier – lecithin (sunflower)

Sensory Characteristics

Appearance: Free-flowing homogeneous powder, slight clumping is acceptable if easily crumbles when pressed.

Color: White, creamy white to yellow, homogeneous

Taste and smell: Slightly sweet, without any foreign tastes or odors.

Physical-Chemical Parameters

Moisture content: ≤ 0,3 %

Scorched particles, according to the standard: A

Protein content: ≤ 0,3 %

Lactose content: ≥ 99 %

Ash content: < 0,3 %

pH: ≥ 5,7

Particle size (applies to milled lactose):
For Mesh 100 a minimum 75% passes throught the sieve mesh 100
For Mesh 200 a minimum 75% passes throught the sieve mesh 200

Pesticides: HCH 0,01/ DDT 0,02 mg/kg

Dioxins and PCBs:
WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ – 2.0 pg/g fat
WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ – 4.0 pg/g fat
PCBs (PCB28/PCD52/PCB101/PCB138/PCD153/PCB180) – 40,000 pg/g fat

Radiology: Cs 137 1000 Bq/kg, Sr 90 125 Bq/kg

Heavy metals: Pb < 0,02 mg/kg, As <0,1 mg/kg, Hg < 0,01 mg/kg, Cd < 0,03 mg/kg

Aflatoxine M1: Max 0,05 μg/kg

Melamine: Max 2,5 mg/kg

Microbiological Parameters

Total Plate Count: ≤ 1,0 x 103 cfu/g

Enterobacteriaceae: n = 5, c = 0, m = M = 10 cfu/g

Yeast and molds: n=5, m=100 cfu/g

Escherichia coli: not detected in 1 g

Staphylococcus Coagulase positive: n = 5, c = 2 m = 10 cfu/g, M = 100 cfu/g

Salmonella: n = 5, c = 0 not detected in 25g

Listeria monocytogenes: n = 5, c = 0 not detected in 25g

Allergens

The product contains milk (including lactose).

GMO Statement

The product does not contain GMO ingredients.

Shelf Life

24 months from production date

Storage and Transportation

In dry and airy warehouses on wooden pallets at a temperature of not more than 25°C and a relative humidity of not more than 75%. The transportation space should be protected with a non-absorbent material separating the finished product from the substrate. In situations of exposure to loss of optimal conditions (e.g., during sea transportation), we recommend the use of moisture absorbers. Stacking of pallets with the product is not allowed.

Packaging

Multi-ply paper bags with polyethylene liner or big bags of 1000 kg.

Labelling

Product name, manufacturer’s name and address, veterinary approval mark, net weight, batch number, production date, expiration date, storage conditions

Intended Use

Component food and feed products.

Nutrition value in 100 g

Nutritional value kJ/kcal: 1678 / 395

Fat: <0.1g
– saturated fatty acids: < 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 99g
– sugars:99g

Protein: < 0.5g

Salt: 0.03g