Also known as sugar milk, it is a disaccharide formed by the union of one molecule of glucose and one of galactose.

Properties of lactose:

• Excellent for use as an excipient in drugs.
• It is very soluble and has an attractive flavor to be used in tablets.
• It has a stimulating effect on the absorption of calcium and other minerals from milk.

Applications:

• As excipient in pharmaceutical products.
• Cookies.
• Bakery products.
• Meat Products.