Product Specifications: LACTOSE

1. Product Description  Edible lactose (α monohydrate), 200 mesh

2. Chemical Characteristics
Chemical tests Specifications Test Methods
Lactose ( α monohydrate),% ≥ 99 ĮST 173057512-17
Free Moisture, % ≤0,5 ĮST 173057512-17
Protein, % ≤0,5 LST ISO 8968-2
Ash ≤0,5 ĮST 173057512-17
Level of cleanliness, quantity of burnt
milk sugar, mg: ĮST 173057512-17
A 0,05
B 0,1
C 0,2
D 0,5
pH 4,5-7,0 ĮST 173057512-17
* Chemical testing (Heavy metals, Aflatoxin M1, Radioactivity, etc.) done according to relevant EU regulations
3. Microbiological Characteristics
Microbiological Tests* Specifications Test Methods
TVC cfu/g ≤1000 LST EN ISO 4833
Coliforms, g ≤10 LST ISO 4832
Yeasts/ Moulds, cfu/g ≤10/g LST ISO 6611
E.coli Negative in 1g or LST ISO 7251

≤10 /g LST ISO 16649-2

Listeria monocytogenes Negative in 25g LST EN ISO 11290-1
Salmonella Negative in 25g LST EN ISO 6579
Enterobacteria, cfu /g ≤10 LST ISO 21528-1
Coagulase- Positive Staphylococcus, g ≤10 LST EN ISO 6888-1
* Microbiological tests conducted according to EU regulation No. 2073/2005
4. Physical Description
Color Light yellow.
Body & Texture Free-flowing, fine crystallized powder.
Aroma & Taste Common for milk sugar. Without additional flavor and smell.

5. Packaging: Multi-layer paper bags with p.e. inner bag of 25kg net weight.

6. Temperature at transport and storage: Temperature ≤30°C, in a dry environment.

7. Shelf Life: 24 months

8. Nutritional Value /100 g- calculated*

Energy 398kcal/1692 kJ Carbohydrates 99g
Protein 0,5 Fat 0g

9. Traceability: Information on label Lot No: XX.XX.XX.XXX (day-month-year-Lot No)

10. Information on Label

Company name & address, Product name; Weight net, Weigt gross, Packing date, Lot No, Expiration date; Storage temperature;
Plant Identification Number

11. Consumption: Lactose is used in the production of other food products.

12. Allergen Information (2003/89/EC): The only allergen is milk lactose. Product contains no other allergens.
13. GMO status (1829/2003 & 1830/2003): Product is made without using genetic procedures & doesn‘t contain any GMO.
14. Certifications HACCP system, ISO 9001, ISO 14001