Lactose-free milk and milk drinks​​ production

Consumers are increasingly aware of the digestive syndrome known as lactose intolerance – and are increasingly prioritizing gut health and well-being. They are looking for a wide range of products that support their well-being. This is driving an increase in demand for lactose-free milk dairy products* worldwide.

*The rules for designating lactose-free and lactose-reduced food products vary between countries. They must be checked in each case by the food producer based on the recipe, technology applied, quality control testing procedures and food product positioning. 

Expertise in lactose free milk production

To meet the shifting consumer demands and stay competitive, you can produce a wide range of lactose-free products – with the right taste profile and composition for your markets. Whether your consumers prefer a neutral or sweeter taste, we have the know-how to help you with food product innovation, and give you expert support in formulation and recipe testing. And we have the technology to build line solutions that give you consistent, high product quality over a longer shelf life while optimizing throughput to cut costs and environmental impact.

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Processing lines for lactose free milk and milk drinks

Best-practice line with aseptic dosing of lactase after heat treatment – hydrolyzation in package

The easiest way to produce lactose-free milk is to simply add lactase. That splits the lactose into glucose and galactose and results in a sweeter tasting milk, since both glucose and galactose have a higher sweetness index than lactose. To achieve the most cost-efficient and flexible production – and a stable product over a longer shelf-life – our optimal line solution adds lactase after the final heat treatment.

Best-practice lines for dairy

Best-practice line with membrane filtration, aseptic dosing of lactase after heat treatment – hydrolyzation in package

In many markets, consumers prefer a neutral taste profile that is more like regular milk. To achieve this, our optimal line solution removes part of the lactose, before adding lactase. Whatever taste profile you need, we have the know-how and technology to secure safe, cost-efficient production with low environmental impact.

Best-practice lines for dairy

Best-practice line with membrane filtration and aseptic dosing of lactase after heat treatment

The Tetra Pak Best practice line for neutral taste profile outperform the conventional processing line for lactose free milk based on lactose hydrolysis. The benefits are applicable for the complete range of dairy drinks. Lactase added after final heat treatment results in fewer sugar molecules during final heat treatment, less Maillard reaction/browning

Best-practice lines for dairy

Processing equipment for lactose free products

Tetra Pak Standardization unit

Tetra Pak® Standardization unit

Tetra Pak® Standardization unit

Unit for automatic in-line standardization of the fat, protein, total solids and solids-non-fat in milk and cream directly after a separator

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

Tetra Pak Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Flexible aseptic dosing - functional ingredients are injected with high precision into the base product after the final heat treatment, just before filling.

Tetra Pak UF system P

Tetra Pak® UF system P

Tetra Pak® UF system P

Tetra Pak® UF system P is a pre-engineered ultrafiltration system for separating milk or whey components to make value-added dairy products.

Packages for lactose free products

Tetra Brik Aseptic package

Tetra Brik® Aseptic

Tetra Brik® Aseptic

The all-time carton packaging best-seller for long-life liquid foods. Tetra Brik® Aseptic is suitable for a wide range of milk and juice-based products.

Tetra Classic Aseptic carton package

Tetra Classic® Aseptic

Tetra Classic® Aseptic

A design icon since its introduction in the 1950s, the unique Tetra Classic® Aseptic is a flexible affordable package that’s convenient for busy on-the-go lives

Tetra Gemina Aseptic carton package

Tetra Gemina® Aseptic

Tetra Gemina® Aseptic

The versatile Tetra Gemina® Aseptic carton package is shaped to perform. Its unique top gives it elegant appearance and the package is a dream to pour from.

Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton package

Tetra Prisma® Aseptic

Tetra Prisma® Aseptic

Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton package is an octagonal shaped package. The prismatic shape fits in hands of all sizes, perfect for on-the-go consumption.

Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton package

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic Edge for milk, juice, and plant-based beverages has a premium look and feel, plus many options in line with your sustainability ambitions.

Tetra Fino Aseptic carton pouch

Tetra Fino® Aseptic carton pouch

Tetra Fino® Aseptic carton pouch

The Tetra Fino® Aseptic carton pouch is a low-cost packaging solution for keeping food safe. It’s easy to pack, stack and store, and hold and drink from.

Tetra Wedge Aseptic carton package

Tetra Wedge® Aseptic

Tetra Wedge® Aseptic

The distinctive-looking Tetra Wedge® Aseptic, with its lightweight board, preserves the properties and quality of food and offers a long shelf life.

Tetra Brik carton package

Tetra Brik® carton packages

Tetra Brik® carton packages

This smart, convenient package for a variety of chilled products gives your consumers great functionality and optimal pouring in an efficient shape.

Tetra Top carton package

Tetra Top® carton packages

Tetra Top® carton packages

This unique and innovative premium package combines the functionality and performance of a bottle with the sustainability benefits of carton.

Tetra Rex carton package

Tetra Rex® carton packages

Tetra Rex® carton packages

This iconic design continues to lead the way in modern, convenient packaging for an endless variety of chilled products and every at-home occasion.

White milk categories

Milk poured into glass

Pasteurized milk processing & production

Pasteurized milk processing & production

Our pasteurized milk processing adn ESL milk production ensure efficient and safe production, backed by our expertise knowledge in chilled dairy production.

Milk in glass

UHT milk processing and production

UHT milk processing and production

Tetra Paks' UHT milk processing and production is the most reliable on the market. We have the highest level of hygienic design and safety standards.

Milk pouring into glass

Recombined milk processing equipment

Recombined milk processing equipment

Tetra Pak technology for recombined milk processing gives you the lowest total cost of ownership, consistent product quality with maximum flexibility.

Flavoured milk in glasses

Flavoured milk production equiment

Flavoured milk production equiment

In flavoured milk production there are endless flavours, combinations and formulations with extra vitamins or proteins that make your product healthier.

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