Lactose is a type of sugar found in the milk and other dairy food.
Our bodies has an enzyme called lactase. Lastase helps to break down lactose , so we can absorb it into our bodies.Its produced in the small intestine. People with lactose intoleranc dont have enough lactase in thier bodies.
Lactose powder widely use in drug manufacturing , food processing and also in fermentation.
Pharamaceutical -Used in making of tablets, capsules, syrups, creams and dry powder inhalers.
Food processing - Used in seasonings and baked goods. -Also in food and edibles like ice cream, skim milk , dry soups, coffee creamers, chocolate and sweets , meat products, canned fruit and also in vegetables.
Fermentation - fermented products like cheese, yougurt, kefira, sour milk and so on.
