Lactase Enzyme Powder

What Is Lactase Enzyme Powder?

Lactase enzyme powder, also called β-galactosidase, is an important digestive enzyme secreted by the human small intestine. Its core function is to specifically catalyze the hydrolysis of lactose into monosaccharides—glucose and galactose—that can be directly absorbed by the human body. This enzyme has the highest activity in infancy and early childhood. As people age, some experience a decline in activity, leading to insufficient lactose breakdown and causing symptoms of lactose intolerance such as bloating and diarrhea. Based on this mechanism, lactase is not only used to improve lactose digestion disorders but is also widely used in the food industry to produce low-lactose/lactose-free dairy products by pre-degrading lactose. It also enhances the sweetness and solubility of dairy products, effectively prevents lactose crystallization in products such as ice cream and condensed milk, and significantly improves product texture and flavor.

YTBIO: Providing High-Quality Lactase enzyme powder and Services

High-quality nutritional supplements are crucial to your health journey. YTBIO specializes in providing high-quality Lactase enzyme powder.

Why choose YTBIO? We hold the following certifications:

- cGMP, ISO9001, and ISO22000 certifications ensure rigorous quality control throughout the entire process;

- BRC and HACCP system certifications ensure product safety and reliability;

- EU and NOP organic, kosher, and halal certifications meet various global standards and dietary requirements.

We specialize in the research, development, and production of natural plant extracts, cosmetic active ingredients, and health foods. We primarily produce plant extracts, health food ingredients, and a variety of end-use products, including capsules, softgels, granular capsules, gummies, tablets, and solid beverages. Our production facilities and equipment meet national standards, and our production processes strictly adhere to GMP requirements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at sales@sxytorganic.com

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Physiological Functions of Lactase Enzyme Powder

Lactase enzyme powder plays a crucial physiological role in the human digestive system. Its core function is to specifically hydrolyze lactose molecules, breaking them down into glucose and galactose, which can be directly absorbed by the intestines. This biochemical process not only solves the digestive problems caused by insufficient enzyme activity in lactose-intolerant individuals but also improves health in three dimensions:

At the basic nutritional level, the monosaccharides produced by enzymatic hydrolysis provide the body with immediate energy while significantly promoting the bioavailability of minerals such as calcium and iron, as well as vitamin D, which is of particular significance for maintaining bone metabolic balance.

In terms of developmental support, galactose, as an important structural component of cerebrosides and gangliosides, directly participates in the development and maturation of the central nervous system in infants and young children, while glucose continuously meets the high energy consumption needs of the brain.

In the field of microecological regulation, fully decomposed lactose can selectively promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria, strengthening the intestinal barrier function by maintaining the balance of the gut microbiota. For individuals with primary or secondary lactose intolerance, exogenous lactase supplementation can effectively prevent osmotic diarrhea and intestinal gas caused by undigested lactose, and significantly improve gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms after milk consumption.

This multi-layered physiological regulatory mechanism makes lactase not only a specific solution for improving lactose digestion disorders, but also an important tool for optimizing overall nutritional metabolism.

Real-world Applications Of Lactase Enzyme Powder

As a key biocatalyst, lactase enzyme powder's application value has extended from traditional food processing to the field of modern precision nutrition. In food industry innovation, lactase, through efficient hydrolysis of lactose, has successfully driven the product iteration of low-lactose and lactose-free dairy products, not only solving the milk consumption dilemma for lactose-intolerant individuals but also developing lactoligosaccharides with prebiotic functions through enzymatic conversion, providing high-quality raw materials for functional foods.

In the medical and health field, lactase preparations have become a specific solution for managing lactose intolerance symptoms. Supplementing exogenous lactase directly through oral enzyme preparations effectively improves an individual's ability to digest dairy products. This targeted intervention strategy is particularly suitable for infants, the elderly, and special groups with impaired intestinal function.

Notably, lactase plays a unique role in early life nutrition support. Adding standardized lactase to infant formula not only prevents feeding intolerances but also promotes the absorption of key nutrients by optimizing carbohydrate metabolism, providing precise nutritional support for infant growth and development.

Furthermore, in the field of animal nutrition, innovative applications of lactase are reshaping feeding protocols. By adding specific lactase to young animal feed, the utilization efficiency of milk-derived nutrients is significantly improved. This nutritional regulation strategy not only improves animal health but also provides a new technological pathway for green farming.

These cross-disciplinary applications demonstrate that lactase has evolved from a simple digestive aid into a crucial bridge connecting food technology and health management, and its value continues to expand at the intersection of nutritional science and clinical nutrition.

Lactase Enzyme Powder: The Key to Infant Healthy Growth

In the earliest stages of life, nutritional intake is crucial to an infant's lifelong health. Lactose, as a core carbohydrate in breast milk and infant formula, directly impacts an infant's growth and development through its digestion and absorption. Lactase enzyme powder, this seemingly tiny biological catalyst, is uniquely safeguarding an infant's healthy growth.

Lactose and Infant Nutrition

Lactose is the most important energy source for infants, accounting for approximately 40% of their daily total energy intake. It not only provides the glucose needed for growth and development, but more importantly, its breakdown product, galactose, is a key component of cerebrosides and gangliosides. These substances are essential for the development of the infant's brain and nervous system. Despite its importance for infant development, the activity of lactase in the newborn's intestines undergoes dynamic changes. This is why some infants experience physiological lactose digestion discomfort.

Scientific Assistance from Lactase

Modern nutritional science, through precise enzyme engineering technology, provides innovative solutions for infant lactose digestion. The addition of standardized lactase to infant formula represents two major breakthroughs:

First, the pre-digestion process breaks down lactose into easily absorbed monosaccharides, significantly reducing the digestive burden on the intestines. Studies show that enzyme-treated formula can increase lactose digestibility by approximately 80%, effectively preventing feeding intolerances.

Second, the oligosaccharide fragments produced by moderate hydrolysis act as prebiotics, selectively promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria. Clinical trials have confirmed that infants fed lactase-containing formula have 2-3 times more beneficial bacteria in their gut than those fed regular formula.

Schematic diagram of lactase function​​​​​​​

Solving Practical Feeding Challenges

In practical applications, lactase technology provides solutions to various feeding challenges:

For premature and low birth weight infants, whose digestive systems are not yet fully developed, pre-digested low-lactose formulas ensure effective nutrient absorption. During the transition to formula and the introduction of complementary foods, appropriate lactase supplementation helps infants smoothly adapt to the new diet. For infants recovering from seasonal diarrhea, short-term use of lactase supplements can accelerate intestinal function repair.

Special Attention Needed for Infants and Toddlers

In clinical practice, three groups of infants and toddlers require special attention regarding lactase supplementation:

Studies on premature infants show that lactase activity in premature infants born before 34 weeks of gestation is only 30% of that in full-term infants, while the lactose content in their breast milk is not significantly different. This mismatch between enzyme activity and nutritional load directly affects feeding tolerance and weight gain in premature infants.

Clinical observations of children with gastrointestinal diseases have found that damage to the small intestinal mucosa caused by diarrhea and other illnesses can reduce lactase activity by approximately 37%, potentially leading to secondary lactose intolerance and creating a vicious cycle of nutritional intake difficulties and disease recovery.

Follow-up studies of full-term infants in their rapid growth phase show that when milk intake increases faster than the rate of enzyme activity increase, 46.9%-70% of infants and toddlers experience digestive discomfort symptoms, manifesting as typical lactose dysdigestion characteristics such as foamy stools and abdominal distension.

In response to these situations, exogenous lactase enzyme powder supplementation demonstrates clear intervention value: by precisely matching lactose load and enzyme activity, it can not only alleviate immediate digestive symptoms but also ensure a continuous and stable supply of nutrition for infants and young children. This enzyme kinetic-based nutritional support strategy provides a scientific solution for feeding infants and young children under special physiological conditions and is an important guarantee for achieving optimal early growth and development.

FAQ

Q: What are the core specifications and source of YTBIO's lactase enzyme powder raw material?

A: The lactase (β-galactosidase) we provide is produced using modern fermentation technology, with a stable enzyme activity of ≥5000 U/G.

Q: What are the advantages of this raw material in infant formula?

A: Our lactase has three main advantages:

Precise hydrolysis: Effectively breaks down lactose, preventing lactose intolerance symptoms in infants.

Nutritional preservation: Maintains the integrity of other heat-sensitive nutrients.

Meat flavor optimization: Avoids over-sweetening, preserving the natural flavor of dairy products.

Q: What is YTBIO's quality assurance system like?

A: We have established a comprehensive quality management system:

Production facilities are cGMP and ISO9001 certified.

Food safety system is ISO22000 and HACCP certified.

Holding Kosher and Halal religious kosher certifications.

Providing a complete COA analysis report for each batch.

Q: Can you provide samples?

A: Of course. We are happy to provide you with free samples so you can evaluate the quality of our products. Samples are free, but you will be responsible for the shipping costs.

Q: What is the delivery time? How is logistics handled?

A: After receiving payment, we typically prepare and ship your product within 3-5 business days. We can arrange ocean freight, air freight, or international express delivery based on your needs. We work with trusted logistics partners to ensure safe and timely delivery of your goods to your designated port or address.

Q: How do I get started with YTBIO?

A: We are eager to collaborate with major global brands and partners. Please visit the YTBIO official website and submit your specific requirements through the "Contact Us" page. Our professional team will promptly provide you with detailed product technical documents (TDS), certifications (COA), and competitive solutions.