Blue sky to stainless steel : commercialisation of a new dairy process

The patented process produces a highly purified lactose at a yield of 90% from whey permeate. The liquor can be used; in infant formula manufacture without the need for redissolving dried lactose with heat and purified water; or for the production of lactose crystals (<0.01% ash) without mother liquor waste. Due to the purity of the liquor, the lactose can be crystallised to meet customer specifications for particle size and shape.