lactulose 20kg

Key Features of Lactulose for Snack Applications

Powerful Prebiotic Action: Lactulose acts as a "fuel" for beneficial gut bacteria (such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli), promoting a balanced gut microbiome. This is a top selling point for health-conscious snack buyers, as gut health is linked to digestion, immunity, and even mental well-being.

Low Glycemic & Low-Calorie: With a GI value below 30 (far lower than sugar’s 100) and approximately 60% of the calories of sucrose, lactulose helps snack brands create "low-sugar" or "reduced-calorie" products without sacrificing taste—a critical advantage in markets where sugar reduction regulations (e.g., EU’s sugar tax) and consumer preferences are driving reformulation.

Excellent Textural & Sensory Performance: Unlike some functional ingredients that alter a snack’s crunch, creaminess, or sweetness, lactulose integrates seamlessly. It enhances moisture retention in baked snacks (preventing staleness), adds a subtle, pleasant sweetness to savory snacks, and improves the smoothness of creamy snacks like protein bars or fruit chews.

Stability & Versatility: Lactulose maintains its functionality across a wide range of processing conditions—from high-temperature baking (e.g., crackers, cookies) to cold mixing (e.g., yogurt-based snacks, granola). It is also compatible with other common snack ingredients, including grains, nuts, fruits, and plant-based proteins, making it easy to incorporate into existing production lines.

For snack manufacturers, lactulose is more than an ingredient—it’s a solution to address three core market trends: gut health focus, sugar reduction, and clean label demand (as it is derived from lactose, a natural milk sugar, and requires minimal processing).

2. Global Snack Applications: How Leading Brands Use Lactulose

Lactulose’s versatility has made it a favorite among snack brands worldwide, from mainstream giants to artisanal players. Below are 5 standout examples from different countries, showcasing how lactulose elevates snack functionality and consumer appeal:

2.1 United States: "GutHappy Crunch" Whole-Grain Crackers (Snyder’s-Lance)

Snyder’s-Lance, a top U.S. snack manufacturer, launched "GutHappy Crunch"—a line of whole-grain crackers fortified with lactulose—to tap into the $20B+ U.S. functional snack market. Lactulose is added at 3% of the formula, delivering 2g of prebiotics per serving. The ingredient’s low GI ensures the crackers qualify for the "Low Glycemic" label, while its moisture-retention property keeps the crackers crispy for 6+ weeks (vs. 3 weeks for standard whole-grain crackers). The product targets busy professionals and parents seeking "on-the-go" snacks that support digestion; it now holds 8% of the U.S. premium cracker market, with packaging prominently highlighting "Lactulose-Powered Gut Health" as a key selling point.

2.2 Japan: "MochiYum Prebiotic Fruit Bites" (Morinaga Seika)

Morinaga Seika, a Japanese confectionery leader, integrated lactulose into its best-selling "MochiYum" line—soft, chewy mochi snacks filled with fruit puree. In the updated formula, lactulose replaces 40% of the added sugar, reducing total sugar content by 25% while maintaining the mochi’s signature sweetness and chewy texture. Lactulose also acts as a prebiotic, aligning with Japan’s strong consumer interest in "digestive wellness" (a trend accelerated by post-pandemic health awareness). The product is sold in convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide, with marketing emphasizing "Lactulose: Natural Sweetness + Gut Care"—a message that resonated particularly with female consumers aged 25-40. It has seen a 15% sales growth since launch.

2.3 Germany: "BioFit Savory Nut Mix" (Hermann’s Nüsse)

Hermann’s Nüsse, a German organic snack brand, uses lactulose in its "BioFit Savory Nut Mix"—a blend of almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds seasoned with herbs. Lactulose is chosen for its ability to enhance the nut mix’s savory flavor profile (without adding sweetness) and its prebiotic benefits, which align with Germany’s strict organic and "clean label" standards (lactulose is listed as "natural prebiotic from milk sugar" on the ingredient list). The ingredient also helps bind the herb seasoning to the nuts, reducing flavor loss during packaging and storage. The product is a hit in German health food stores, with sales doubling in its first year—attributed to lactulose’s role in making a "healthy nut mix" even more functional.

2.4 South Korea: "ProCream Protein Bars" (Orion Corporation)

Orion Corporation, one of South Korea’s largest snack makers, added lactulose to its "ProCream" protein bars—targeting fitness enthusiasts and busy urbanites. Lactulose solves two key challenges for protein bars: it reduces the " chalky" texture common in high-protein products (adding a smooth, creamy mouthfeel) and acts as a prebiotic to counteract digestive discomfort often caused by whey protein. The bar now includes 1.5g of lactulose per serving, with packaging highlighting "Dual Benefit: 20g Protein + Gut-Friendly Lactulose." Since reformulation, sales have increased by 12% in South Korea’s competitive protein snack market.

2.5 United Kingdom: "FruitiGut Free-from Fruit Leathers" (Innocent Snacks)

Innocent Snacks, a UK-based brand known for natural and free-from products, uses lactulose in its "FruitiGut" fruit leathers—marketed as a "kid-friendly, gut-healthy" snack. Lactulose replaces added sugars (the leathers are sweetened only with fruit puree and lactulose) and provides prebiotic benefits, addressing parents’ concerns about childhood sugar intake and digestive health. Lactulose also improves the fruit leathers’ flexibility (preventing cracking) and extends shelf life without artificial preservatives. The product is certified gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan (lactulose used is vegan-friendly, derived from non-dairy lactose), making it accessible to a wide range of consumers. It is now a top-seller in UK supermarket "healthy kids’ snack" aisles.

Packaging & Shipping:

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Sales Service:

Pre-sales service: Provide application solution support for customers before purchasing to help customers understand products and applications.

Product consultation: Answer customers' questions about product functions, features, prices, usage and other questions in detail.

Demand analysis: Recommend suitable product solutions based on the customer's industry, scenarios, pain points, etc.

Information provision: such as product manuals, case studies, quotations, etc., to assist customers in decision-making.

In-sale service: Provide convenience and support to customers during the transaction process to ensure smooth transactions.

Order processing: Quickly and accurately enter order information to confirm product specifications, quantities, delivery dates, etc.

Payment guidance: Assist customers in completing the payment process and answer questions about payment methods and invoicing.

Progress communication: Timely feedback to customers on order processing progress, logistics information, etc., so that customers can rest assured.

After-Sales Service: Ongoing support provided to customers after the transaction is completed, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Return and exchange processing: Handle the return and exchange procedures for customers in accordance with regulations to reduce customer worries.

Customer return visits: understand customer usage, collect feedback, and provide basis for product improvement and service optimization.

Company Introduction:

Founded in 1997, Bowlingbao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has always focused on modern bioengineering technologies such as enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering, engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and program services of functional sugars, and is a national key high-tech enterprise led by bioengineering, a national key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization, a national manufacturing single champion enterprise, a national high-tech zone, and a national high-tech biological industry base core and backbone enterprise. In 2009, the company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, becoming the first A-share listed company in China with the stock code: 002286.

The pioneer and leader of China's functional sugar industry, adheres to the restoration of traditional medical and nursing wisdom with modern biotechnology, serves the big health industry, and has the ability to manufacture and serve all categories of functional sugar. A leading global provider of functional health solutions.

Product Catalog:

Starch sugar: solid corn syrup, waxy corn starch, maltodextrin, malto-oligosaccharides, fructose syrup, maltose

Dietary fiber: polydextrose, resistant dextrin, water-soluble corn fiber

Prebiotics: isomalto-oligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, Galactooligosaccharide, breast milk oligosaccharides, isomerized lactose

Sugar alcohols and new sugar sources: allulose, erythritol, crystalline fructose, compound sweeteners, trehalose

Modified starch: special for yogurt, special for sauce, special for baking fillings, special special for baked products, special special for flour products, special special for meat products

Functional lipids: DHA algae powder, DHA algae oil, DHA algae oil crude oil