Product Description
Lactose Powder, a pharmaceutical and food grade product, is a white crystalline powder that is 99.0% pure and soluble in water. With a neutral pH level and slightly sweet taste, it is widely used as an excipient in tablets and capsules as well as a sweetener in food products. Its non-hygroscopic crystalline properties make it an ideal additive for infant formula, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage industries. Lactose monohydrate, with a molecular weight of 342.30 g/mol and a structural formula of -D-galactopyranosyl-(14)-D-glucose, is the key ingredient in the product. Stored in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, this odorless powder has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.
FAQs of Lactose Powder:
Q: What is Lactose Powder used for?
A: Lactose Powder is commonly used as an excipient in tablets and capsules as well as a sweetener in food products. It is also used in the production of infant formula and various pharmaceuticals.
Q: Is Lactose Powder safe for consumption?
A: Yes, Lactose Powder is safe for consumption as it is non-poisonous. However, those who are lactose intolerant should use it with caution.
Q: What is the shelf life of Lactose Powder?
A: The shelf life of Lactose Powder is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored properly in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Q: Can Lactose Powder be used in baking?
A: Lactose Powder can potentially be used in baking as a sweetener, but it is primarily used in tablets, capsules, food products, infant formula, and pharmaceuticals.
Q: What is the density of Lactose Powder?
A: The density of Lactose Powder is 1.525 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3).