Lactose
Overview
Hilmar Lactose is made from sweet whey permeate supplied by our company’s large scale cheese operation. A versatile ingredient, Hilmar Lactose, the carbohydrate (sugar) found in cow’s milk, provides advantages in a variety of food applications, including:
- Chocolates and confectionery
- Baked goods
- Infant formula
- Sucrose substitute
- Bulking agent for soups, sauces and processed meats
- Seasoning blends
- Nutraceuticals and health foods
- Homeopathic preparations
- Culture media
- Veterinary preparations and mixes
- Derivatives and fermentation products
Products
Hilmar 5000 Natural Lactose
An edible-grade lactose with a consistent quality for use as a wet mix infant formula ingredient and to enhance a variety of food products. This coarse grained, unground grade is suited to applications where good product flow is required.
Hilmar 5010 Medium Grind Lactose
An edible-grade lactose with a consistent quality for use as a wet mix infant formula ingredient and to enhance a variety of food products. This medium grind 100 mesh grade product is recommended for applications for mixing and blending.
Hilmar 5020 Fine Grind Lactose
An edible-grade lactose with a consistent quality for use as a wet mix infant formula ingredient and to enhance a variety of food products. This milled fine grind 200 mesh product is particularly suited for blending and mixing.
Hilmar 5030 Extra Fine Grind Lactose
An edible-grade lactose with a consistent quality for use as a wet mix infant formula ingredient and to enhance a variety of food products. This milled fine grind 325 mesh product is particularly suited for blending and mixing and high end confectionery applications