Sugar Components (Lactose) Analysis
Carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables are one of the essential nutrients. Carbohydrates, especially monosaccharides glucose, galactose and fructose; includes disaccharides such as sucrose, lactose and maltose.Sugar determinations in foods are mostly carried out to determine the total sugar and invert sugar amount in the food composition, to direct the production process, and to determine the conformity of the product to the standards.
Lactose is a disaccharide found naturally in dairy products. The reason for the detection of lactose in milk and dairy products is mostly carried out for individuals with lactose sensitivity. Many discomforts such as bloating, nausea, stomach cramps occur in individuals with lactose intolerance, which is found in milk and dairy products.
It is important to perform "Sugar Components (Lactose) Analysis" in food labeling. It is one of the points that consumers with lactose intolerance should pay attention to when choosing a product.
