Product Description
Lactose monohydrate is a type of sugar found in milk. Due to its chemical structure, it's processed into a powder andused as as sweetner, stabilizer, or filler in the food and pharmaceutical industries.You may see it on the ingredient lists of pills, infant formulas, and packaged sweet foods.Superior Pharmaceutical ExcipientAnchal Lactose Monohydrate is widely acclaimed for its use as a diluent in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. Its carefully controlled particle size ensures uniform blending and compressibility, aiding consistent drug delivery. The powder's non-hygroscopic nature makes it ideal for stable formulations, contributing to efficient manufacturing and high-quality finished products.
Food and Nutrition ApplicationsRecognized for its high purity and safety, Anchal Lactose Monohydrate supports various applications in the food industry, especially in infant formulas, confectionery, and other processed foods. Its mild sweetness and excellent solubility make it a preferred choice for enhancing texture and providing an energy source without strong flavors or aftertaste.
Stringent Quality and Safety StandardsProduced and packed in India, this lactose monohydrate exceeds stringent safety standards with low chloride, sulfate, and heavy metal content. Its microbial limits are strictly controlled, ensuring a pathogen-free product. All packaging-HDPE bags with LDPE liners and drums-ensures safe storage and transit, preserving product quality throughout its three-year shelf life.
FAQ's of Anchal Lactose Monohydrate Dry Powder:
Q: How is Anchal Lactose Monohydrate Dry Powder typically used in the pharmaceutical industry?
A: It is primarily used as a diluent in the manufacturing of tablets and capsules, providing the necessary bulk and ensuring precise, uniform mixing with active ingredients for effective drug delivery.
Q: What benefits does this lactose monohydrate offer in infant formulas and food products?
A: Its high purity, absence of common allergens, slight sweetness, and excellent solubility make it ideal for infant nutrition and food processing, offering energy and improved product texture without imparting undesired flavors.
Q: When should Anchal Lactose Monohydrate be stored and how long does it last?
A: Store the powder in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. When kept unopened under these conditions, it maintains its quality and safety for up to three years.
Q: Where is this lactose monohydrate manufactured and how is it packaged?
A: Manufactured in India, the product is securely packed in 25 kg HDPE bags lined with LDPE or in 50 kg drums, ensuring stability and protection during storage and shipping.
Q: What is the process for ensuring quality and safety of this powder?
A: Each batch undergoes stringent testing for bulk density, particle size, microbial content, and chemical purity, adhering to strict pharmaceutical and food industry standards, with the absence of heavy metals, starch, and pathogens verified.
Q: How can this product be applied outside of pharmaceuticals?
A: Beyond pharmaceuticals, it is commonly used in the food industry for confectionery, baked goods, and infant formula, thanks to its fine particle size, purity, and neutral flavor profile, making it versatile for various recipes and dietary needs.