Producing lactose-free milk to solve lactose intolerance
Case Details
Industry Needs Milk is a near-perfect nutritional food. Its main carbohydrate is lactose. Under normal circumstances, lactose should be hydrolyzed into glucose and galactose by lactase in the body before being absorbed into the bloodstream. However, many people lack this enzyme, often experiencing lactose indigestion after drinking milk, leading to symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, acute abdominal pain, and even diarrhea. This is known as lactose intolerance.
Solution Details Lactase, also known as β-galactosidase, primarily hydrolyzes lactose into glucose and galactose. It is mainly used in the dairy industry to address lactose intolerance and effectively improve the body's absorption and digestibility of dairy products.
