Description
What it is. Lactose is the sugar extracted from milk or whey, obtained by purification and drying. It is classified as a dairy product under catalogue heading 8.9.1.
What it is for. It is generally used as an energy source and palatability enhancer, mainly in diets for young animals whose digestive enzyme systems are adapted to lactose. It is also commonly used as a carrier or technological support in premixes and milk replacers. Inclusion level depends on species, physiological stage and digestive tolerance.
Points to watch. Water content must be declared when above 5%. Digestive tolerance to lactose varies with species, age and gut enzyme activity; batch composition and purity may vary depending on the dairy source and processing.
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