Abstract
Lactose has been produced industrially for over 100 years (Dryden, 1992). The objectives of the lactose manufacturer were summed up by Herrington (1934): “In the manufacture of lactose, it is desirable to secure a maximum yield of crystals in a minimum time, and to secure crystals which may be readily washed with a minimum of loss.” These objectives are still valid for the modern lactose manufacturer and this chapter will examine how these objectives might be met.
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Paterson, A. (2009). Production and Uses of Lactose. In: McSweeney, P., Fox, P. (eds) Advanced Dairy Chemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84865-5_4
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