Low-lactose and lactose-free milk product and process for production thereof
US8986768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23C2210/206
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a low-lactose and a lactose-free milk product and to a process for the production thereof. The lactose in the milk raw material is hydrolyzed, proteins, minerals and sugars are separated into different fractions by the membrane technique, and a low-lactose or a lactose-free milk product is composed from the fractions. The invention provides a milk product, the water therein originating from the original milk raw material. In addition, useful by-products are produced in the process.
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