Enzyme: Lactase(β-galactosidase)
Description
An enzyme preparation which hydrolyzes lactose into glucose and galactose that can be safely digested by everyone, enabling also lactose-intolerant people to enjoy and benefit from dairy products. It also meet the growing demand for sugar and calorie reduced dairy products
Usable dose
Normally 0.04% - 0.12% based on material weight and it could be optimized in the different production process (within a different temperature, pH and processing time).
Usable ranges
It is robust and capable of working at the pH wide ranges (pH 3.5-6.5) found in most milk and milk-based products.
ENZYME APPLICATION
The product is a free from side activities, which prevents off-tastes. There are around 70% people in the world suffering from a degree of lactose intolerance. The growing health-conscious consumers want the digestive enzyme lactase to break down lactose, or milk sugar in dairy products - lactose-free dairy products without effects of tastes and convenience. The trend towards healthier food has brought a growing demand for lactose-free dairy products and provides an excellent opportunity for dairy companies to launch new, higher-margin lactose-free products. The product is robust and capable of working at the pH ranges found in most milk and milk-based products such as regular yoghurts, cheese, infant milk powder etc.:
1. Offers superior low-lactose milk and milk-based products for benefiting the lactose intolerant consumers.
2. Increases the naturally sweeter of milk products.
3. Reduces the likelihood of developing off-flavors.