About Lactose Monohydrate
What is Lactose Monohydrate?
Lactose monohydrate is a form of lactose, which is a natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. It is a white, crystalline powder that consists of one molecule of water (monohydrate) attached to each molecule of lactose.
Here are some common applications of lactose monohydrate:
1). Food Industry: Lactose monohydrate is used as a sweetener, bulking agent, and flavor enhancer in a wide range of food products. It provides a mild sweetness and can be used as a replacement for sucrose (table sugar) in certain applications. It is commonly used in confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, infant formulas, and powdered beverages.
2). Pharmaceutical Industry: Lactose monohydrate is widely used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. It serves as a filler, binder, and diluent in tablet and capsule formulations. Lactose-based tablets have good compressibility and disintegration properties, making them suitable for oral drug delivery. Lactose monohydrate also acts as a carrier for active pharmaceutical ingredients, helping to improve their stability and dispersibility.
3). Cosmetic Industry: Lactose monohydrate is used in cosmetic formulations as a bulking agent, texture enhancer, and skin conditioning agent. It can be found in creams, lotions, powders, and other cosmetic products. Lactose monohydrate helps provide a smooth texture, improve the spreadability of products, and contribute to their overall stability.
4). Flavoring Agent: Lactose monohydrate can be used as a flavoring agent in certain food products. It has a slightly sweet taste and can enhance the flavor profile of various formulations.
5). Nutritional Supplements: Lactose monohydrate is sometimes used in the production of nutritional supplements, particularly in powdered form. It can serve as a source of carbohydrates and provide energy in sports and fitness products, meal replacements, and dietary supplements.
When using lactose monohydrate or products containing it, it’s important to consider individual dietary needs, allergies, or intolerances. If you have specific concerns or questions, it is best to consult with a healthcare professional or a qualified food scientist.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.
