Sugar Components (Lactose) Analysis: Safety and Quality in Food Products

Why is Sugar Components (Lactose) Analysis Performed?

What is Lactose?

Lactose is a natural sugar compound made up of glucose and galactose and is the main source of milk sugar. Lactose content varies according to

Milk and Dairy Products: Found naturally in products such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
Processed Foods: It can be found as an additive in processed foods such as chocolate, cakes and bread.
Lactose Intolerance: Some individuals cannot digest lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase. This can cause gastrointestinal disorders.

Importance of Lactose Analysis

Consumer Safety: For individuals with lactose intolerance, accurate determination of the amount of lactose in the products consumed is important for health. The reliability of lactose-free or low-lactose products is ensured by these analyzes.
Product Quality and Labeling: Accurate measurement of the amount of lactose in products is essential for accurate labeling. The accuracy of statements such as “lactose-free” or “low lactose” is checked by analysis.
Legal Regulations: In many countries, the amount of lactose must be stated in accordance with food labeling regulations. Analyses ensure legal compliance.

Foods Containing Lactose

Lactose analysis is frequently performed on the following foods

Milk and dairy products: Milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream.
Infant formulas: Milk-based formulas for infants.
Processed foods: Products containing milk such as chocolate, biscuits, cakes.
Lactose-free products: Milk and dairy products that are declared lactose-free are analyzed for verification.
Protein-based drinks and supplements: Lactose is measured in protein powders and milk drinks.

Legal Regulations and Limits

Many countries have regulations on lactose content. For example

European Union: “Lactose-free” can be used when the lactose content is less than 0.1 g/100 g.
USA: Product labeling must comply with FDA standards, including lactose content.
Turkey: According to the Turkish Food Codex, lactose-free or low-lactose products must be verified by analysis to contain the specified amount of lactose.

Nanolab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Sugar Components (Lactose) Analysis. We also provide services in Total Sugar Determination.

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