Lactose
Full Name
Lactose
Keywords
63-42-3
Background
Lactose is a disaccharide composed of a glucose unit and a galactose unit. It is the principal carbohydrate found in milk and is commonly known as "milk sugar." Lactose serves as a primary source of energy for mammalian infants. In the food industry, it is used as an excipient and a component of infant formulas.
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