Lactose

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LACTOSE
EXTRA GRADE
SPECIFICATION SHEET

PRODUCT:       Edible Lactose (Custom Mesh sizes Available from 40 to 200)

DESCRIPTION:  Lactose is produced at First District Association in Litchfield, Minnesota. Lactose is alpha lactose monohydrate. Lactose is a fine, non-hydroscopic, free flowing, white to light cream colored product with a bland, slightly sweet flavor.

Analytical Data:
 

TEST

SPECIFICATION

Protein (N x 6.38%)

0.5 % Maximum

Lactose (Monohydrate)

99.0 % Minimum

Ash

0.3 % Maximum

Moisture (Free)

0.2 % Maximum

Total Moisture

5.2 % Maximum

Sediment

7.5 Mg / 25 G

pH

5.5 - 6.5
   

MICROBIOLOGICAL

Standard Plate Count

1,000 / Gram Maximum

Sporeformers (Aerobic)

<100 / Gram Maximum

Coliform

<10 / Gram Maximum

E. Coli

Negative / Gram

Salmonella

Negative / Gram

Yeast

10 / Gram Maximum

Mold

10 / Gram Maximum

Pesticide Residues & Heavy Metals:

Residual Pesticides*       

<FDA Tolerance and Detectable Levels

Arsenic*

<0.5 mg / kg

Heavy Metals*

<5.0 mg / kg

Lead*

<0.5 mg / kg

Particle Size - Alpine Method:
FDA 400A -- 85.0% Through 30 Mesh Screen
FDA 1000A -- 85.0% Through 100 Mesh Screen
FDA 1500A -- 85.0% Through 150 Mesh Screen
FDA 2000A -- 85.0% Through 200 Mesh Screen

Shelf Life / Storage Conditions: It is recommended to store edible lactose in a clean, cool (<80df), low humidity (<65% RH) environment for maximum shelf life. Stocks should be rotated and consumed within 90 days. To minimize compression, product should not be stacked more than two pallets high.

Note: Component Testing Procedures - AOAC Methods 15th Edition Microbiological Testing Procedures - Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products, FDA Bacterial Analytical Manual.

* FDA & Food Chemical Codex Standards

Phone:  320-693-3236
Office Fax: 320-693-6243
Sales Fax: 320-693-6708
Ag Service: 320-693-7223

Email:  1stdist@hutchtel.net

101 South Swift Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355