De La Cruz Lactose Powder NF Grade — 24 oz (680 g) milk sugar for baking, brewing & beverages
Product details
| Management number | 253509544 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$32.42 | Model Number | 253509544 | ||
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De La Cruz Lactose Powder NF Grade is a pure milk-sugar powder (lactose monohydrate) supplied in a 24 oz (680 g) package for baking, beverage use, and homebrewing.
Made to U.S. National Formulary quality, this lactose milk sugar offers a neutral, mildly sweet profile and clean white texture that blends easily into dry mixes and liquids. It functions as a food-bulk enhancer, an ingredient to boost body and mouthfeel in beverages and homebrews, and a convenient non-fermentable sugar for recipe development. Because it’s lactose and not fully fermentable by typical brewing yeasts, brewers use it to increase sweetness and residual body without accelerating alcohol production.
How does this lactose powder perform in baking and cooking?
In the kitchen, De La Cruz lactose dissolves into batters, doughs, and sauces to improve texture and add a subtle, milky sweetness. It mixes well with other dry ingredients and can act as a powdered milk adjunct to increase bulk and creaminess. Use it where you want a mild dairy sweetness without adding liquid milk.
- Improves texture and tenderness in baked goods
- Blends into dry mixes for pancakes, mixes, and confections
- Acts as powdered milk substitute for extra bulk and creaminess
- Neutral flavor that won’t overpower spices or chocolate
Why is this lactose useful for homebrewing and cider making?
Because lactose is a sugar yeast cannot fully ferment, it remains in the finished beer or cider to add residual sweetness and rounder mouthfeel. De La Cruz lactose monohydrate is especially helpful in milk stouts, sweet ciders, and dessert-style brews when you want a fuller body without increasing alcohol content. It’s measured and added during brewing to predictably adjust sweetness.
- Adds lasting sweetness and a creamy body to stouts and dessert beers
- Does not fully ferment—helps maintain residual sugars
- Easy-to-weigh 24 oz package for small-batch homebrewers
- Mixes readily into wort or fermentation stages as directed
Is this product suitable as a milk alternative or bulk food ingredient?
De La Cruz lactose milk sugar can increase the bulk and weight of foods while contributing mild dairy notes, making it a useful ingredient where liquid milk isn’t desired. It’s free from pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, and antibiotics, and can be used with powdered milk or non-dairy blends for improved body and mouthfeel. Keep in mind lactose is a dairy-derived sugar and not a complete nutritional replacement for milk.
- Safe option to add bulk and texture to dry recipes
- Can complement powdered milk or non-dairy formulations
- Free of pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, antibiotics
- Not a direct source of the nutrients found in whole milk
How can I use this lactose in beverages like coffee or smoothies?
Powdered lactose dissolves into hot and cold liquids to lend a smooth, fluffy mouthfeel and mild sweetness without altering coffee flavor profiles. It pairs well with milk powder or non-dairy creamer to produce creamier textures in lattes, shakes, and protein drinks. Start with small teaspoons and adjust to taste for the right sweetness and body.
- Adds creaminess and subtle sweetness to coffee and tea
- Enhances smoothie texture without extra liquid
- Mixes easily with dry creamer or protein powders
- Easy to portion for consistent beverage results
Who is this for: Home cooks, pastry bakers, and hobby brewers who want a reliable, high-purity lactose source will find De La Cruz Lactose Powder NF Grade useful. It suits anyone seeking to increase recipe bulk, add residual sweetness and body to beer or cider, or subtly sweeten hot beverages without adding liquid milk. Note: this is a dairy-derived sugar and is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance or strict dairy allergies.
Ingredients
Lactose Monohydrate NF
FAQ
Q: Is De La Cruz lactose powder fully fermentable in beer?
A: No. Lactose is not fully fermentable by common brewing yeast, so it adds residual sweetness and body to beer without raising alcohol significantly.
Q: Can I substitute this for milk powder in recipes?
A: You can use it to increase bulk and add mild dairy sweetness, but it does not replace the full nutritional profile of milk powder.
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