Lactose Monohydrate is a food-grade natural milk sugar (disaccharide of glucose and galactose) widely used as an excipient, filler, carrier and nutritional ingredient in pharmaceutical, food and supplement applications.We supply bulk Lactose Monohydrate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form to meet global food industry demand. Our Lactose Monohydrate is widely used in capsule filler, infant formula carbohydrate source, instant food carrier, chocolate and flavour.
Lactose Monohydrate is produced by crystallisation from whey or permeate during dairy processing.
It is a white, mildly sweet powder containing one molecule of water of crystallisation. The most widely used pharmaceutical excipient/filler and an important ingredient in infant formula, confectionery, bakery and dry-mix foods.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (Lactose) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Loss on Drying | 4.5-5.5% |
| Sulfated Ash | ≤ 0.1% |
| Protein | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Lactose Monohydrate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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