Lactose concentrate

  • Suitable for
  • Insect feed
  • Product category
  • Dairy, Animal co-products
  • Product Features
  • energy-rich
  • Product form
  • liquid
  • Nipple worthy
  • No
  • % Dry matter
  • 25.6
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Product description

Lactose concentrate for insect nutrition

is a liquid left-over from partially skimmed milk of which the cheese, curd or casein is extracted. The co-product Lactose concentrate is characterized by its high lactose content, which promotes the palatability. The product is pasteurized.

Quality

The product complies with laws and regulations. Mycotoxins, insecticides, pesticides and herbicides are tested according to the GMP+ FSA. The product is non-GMO (according to Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 and 1830/2003).

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Valid from 13 September 2021

Valid from 13 September 2021

Matrix 1
Dry matter %
25.6
pH
5.3
Crude protein
24
Crude fat
4
Crude fibre
0
Crude ash
96
Starch total
0
Lactose
829
Matrix 2
Calcium (Ca)
6.9
Sodium (Na)
7.0
Chloride (Cl)
23.9
Potassium (K)
29.1
Matrix 3
Phosporus total (P)
7.0
Dig. Phosphorus
6.0
Matrix 4
Lactic acid
4
AID
SID
Matrix 5
Dig. Lysine
1.2
1.6
Dig. Methionine
0.3
0.4
Dig. Methionine + Cystine
0.4
0.8
Dig. Threonine
0.4
1.0
Dig. Tryptophan
0.1
0.3
Dig. Isoleucine
0.4
0.8
Dig. Leucine
0.9
1.4
Dig. Valine
0.4
0.9
Matrix 7
Energie value
1.34
NE pigs, kcal
2815
ME Schw., MJ
14.2

Levels are based on averages and stated in grams per kg of dry matter, unless stated otherwise. Changes in product composition are reserved.

Feeding advice based on DS of total ration

Feed advice
Weaned piglets (up to25 kg)
max 3%
Fattening pigs (25 - 50 kg)
max 6%
Fattening pigs (from 50 kg)
max 6%
Sows
max 6%

Logistics & Storage

Transport
Transport
Liquid with tank truck
Storage
In acid-resistant silo or bunker with agitator, regular stirring is desirable to prevent settling.
Shelf life
1 month, provided the silo or bunker is cleaned regularly
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Frequently asked Questions about Lactose concentrate

Below are the questions commonly asked about the co-product Lactose concentrate for insects, do you have any other questions about the co-product? Then please contact us.

Is the co-product Lactose concentrate suitable for insect feeding? 

The co-product Lactose concentrate is very suitable as insect food e.g. for mealworms or (soldier) flies. The insect co-product Lactose concentrate has the appropriate certification. Are you looking for more co-products? Looop has a wide range of co-products suitable as feed for insects. 

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How should you store and preserve the co-product Lactose concentrate for insects? 

The co-product Lactose concentrate is stored in an acid-resistant silo or bunker with agitator, regular stirring is desirable to prevent settling.

What is the shelf life of the co-product Lactose concentrate for insects?

The shelf life of the co-product Lactose concentrate for insects is 1 month, provided the silo or bunker is cleaned regularly.

Is it permitted to feed the co-product Lactose concentrate to insects?

The European Union only allows co-products with a GMP+ certification to be fed to insects. These co-products have also been found safe for animal feed. The co-product Lactose concentrate for insects has a GMP+ certification which makes the co-product Lactose concentrate suitable for feeding insects such as a flies or larva. 

Who can I contact about the co-product Lactose concentrate for insects?

Do you have any questions about the co-product Lactose concentrate? Or would you like to know more about the different co-products that can be used as insect feed? Get in touch with: Kelly Vermeer. You can reach Kelly by sending an email to kvermeer@looop.company or by calling +316 23 43 26 41.