Lactose is a carbohydrate normally obtained from whey and is the highest content by weight of dairy solids. Lactose is a
disaccharide consisting of the monosaccharides α-D-glucose and β-D-galactose. Lactose is a reducing sugar that can freely react
with various amino acids in proteins under certain conditions. Lactose is a versatile raw material that provides many functional
benefits to the final product.