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Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder

Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder is a fine-particle lactitol ingredient developed for formulations requiring uniform powder distribution, convenient dry blending and controlled particle size.

Lactitol is a sugar alcohol derived from lactose and is widely used as a bulk sweetener and functional food ingredient. It has approximately 30–40% of the sweetness of sucrose and can provide sweetness while also contributing bulk and texture to suitable formulations.

Our 300 mesh lactitol powder is suitable for food manufacturers, ingredient distributors and formulation companies looking for a finely milled lactitol grade with consistent specifications and reliable bulk supply.


Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder Specifications

ItemInformation
Product NameLactitol 300 Mesh Powder
IngredientLactitol
CAS Number585-86-4
INS Number966
Molecular FormulaC12H24O11
Molecular Weight344.31 g/mol
Product FormFine Crystalline Powder
Particle Size300 Mesh
Functional CategorySweetener / Texturizer / Bulk Ingredient
GradeAccording to Product Specification

Lactitol is recognized by JECFA as a food additive with functional uses including sweetener, texturizer and thickener.

For purchasing purposes, the exact 300 mesh passing rate, moisture content, assay and other specification limits should be confirmed against the product TDS or COA.


What Is Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder?

Lactitol is a disaccharide-derived sugar alcohol produced from lactose. In food formulations, it can be used as a bulk sweetening ingredient where manufacturers require moderate sweetness together with solids and texture.

The “300 mesh” specification refers specifically to the fine particle-size grade of the powder. Compared with coarser lactitol grades, fine powder can be advantageous in formulations where even ingredient distribution and efficient dry blending are important.

For industrial buyers, particle size should not be considered alone. Assay, moisture, reducing sugars, pH, microbial limits and application requirements should also be evaluated before selecting a lactitol grade.


Why Choose 300 Mesh Lactitol Powder?

Fine and Uniform Particle Size

The finely milled powder is suitable for formulations requiring consistent distribution of lactitol throughout a dry ingredient system.

Convenient Dry Blending

Fine particles can be useful when lactitol needs to be blended with other powdered ingredients such as sweeteners, flavor systems or functional additives.

Bulk Sweetening Function

Lactitol provides substantially less sweetness than sucrose, which makes it useful as a bulk ingredient where formulators need solids and texture without excessively increasing sweetness. PubChem reports its sweetness at approximately 30–40% that of sucrose.

Multiple Functional Roles

In addition to sweetening, lactitol is classified by JECFA as a texturizer and thickener, allowing formulators to consider both sweetness and physical formulation characteristics.


Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder Applications

Sugar-Free and Reduced-Sugar Confectionery

Lactitol can be evaluated for chocolates, candies and other confectionery formulations where bulk sweetness and texture are important.

Bakery Products

Its combination of sweetness and bulk makes lactitol suitable for selected bakery and dry-mix formulations.

Chocolate and Coating Formulations

Fine lactitol powder can be useful in applications where manufacturers require uniform dispersion of powdered ingredients.

Powdered Food and Beverage Mixes

The 300 mesh grade can be considered for dry mixes requiring fine and consistent ingredient distribution.

Functional Food Formulations

Depending on the formulation, regulatory market and product grade, lactitol may be incorporated into functional food products as a sweetening or texturizing ingredient.

Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Formulations

Lactitol is also known for use as an excipient. However, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical applications should only be promoted where the supplied product grade, quality system and documentation meet the relevant application requirements.

Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder

300 Mesh vs. Standard Lactitol Powder

The main difference is particle-size specification rather than the basic chemical identity of lactitol.

ConsiderationLactitol 300 MeshCoarser Lactitol Powder
Particle SizeFineLarger particles
Dry BlendingSuitable for fine powder blendsSuitable for general formulations
Ingredient DistributionMore uniform in suitable dry mixesApplication dependent
Powder HandlingRequires appropriate fine-powder handlingGenerally less fine
Recommended SelectionFine formulation systemsGeneral-purpose applications

The correct grade should be selected based on processing conditions rather than assuming that finer powder is automatically better for every application.


Quality Specifications Buyers Should Confirm

When sourcing Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder, buyers should request a complete specification instead of evaluating the material only by particle size.

Important parameters may include:

● Lactitol assay
● Particle-size distribution
● 300 mesh passing rate
● Moisture content
● pH
● Reducing sugars
● Appearance
● Microbiological limits
● Heavy metal limits
● Packaging specification

Actual specification values should be listed according to the manufacturer's current TDS and COA.


Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder


Documentation Available for Bulk Buyers

For ingredient qualification and supplier approval, documentation may include:

● Certificate of Analysis (COA)
● Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
● Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
● Product specification
● Allergen information
● Country of origin
● Microbiological specification
● Packaging information

Available certificates and regulatory documents should be confirmed according to the grade and destination market.


Packaging and Bulk Supply

Lactitol 300 Mesh Powder can be supplied for commercial food ingredient and industrial formulation requirements.

Available services can include:

● Sample supply for formulation testing
● Commercial-volume orders
● Bulk ingredient supply
● Export packaging
● Batch COA support
● Customized purchasing quantities

Packaging size should be listed according to your actual factory specification.

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