Lactase
Lactase powder / liquid conc. is a concentrated preparation of lactase enzyme derived from Aspergillus oryzae. It hydrolyses lactose into galactose and glucose.
Medical Use
Digestive aid
• Taken as tablets, capsules, or drops before consuming dairy
• Helps break down lactose into glucose and galactose
Symptom prevention
• Reduces bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain caused by undigested lactose
Nutrient absorption support
• Allows lactose-intolerant individuals to absorb calcium, vitamins, and proteins from dairy
Nutraceutical industry
Improves digestion of milk and dairy
Prevents symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea
Enhances nutrient absorption (calcium, vitamins from dairy)
Promotes gut comfort
Food industry Use
Production of lactose-free dairy
• Added to milk, cream, yogurt, and ice cream
• Breaks lactose into glucose and galactose
• Makes products digestible for lactose-intolerant people
Improves sweetness and flavor
• Glucose and galactose are sweeter than lactose
• Reduces need for added sugar in dairy products
Enhances texture and quality
• Prevents lactose crystallization in ice cream, condensed milk, and cheese
• Improves smoothness, shelf-life, and solubility
Nutritional enhancement
• Makes dairy products more easily digestible, increasing nutrient absorption
