Comparative study of the granulometric composition of seed materials used during the lactose crystallization
https://doi.org/10.37493/2307-910X.2025.1.7
Abstract
The properties of many dairy products with high levels of dry matter and lactose directly depend on the crystallization of lactose, which is a key component. To control these properties and achieve the desired parameters, the process of lactose crystallization is often used. In this paper, data on the granulometric composition of seeding materials used to manage the lactose crystallization process in dairy raw materials are presented. Measurements of particle sizes are performed by laser diffraction on microcrystalline lactose, powdered sugar, and a liquid crystallizer based on sucrose. It was found that the seeding materials have different particle sizes. The liquid crystallizer is distinguished by its greater uniformity and convenience of dosing, but its use does not significantly affect the crystallization rate.
About the Authors
I. A. Evdokimov
North-Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ivan A. Evdokimov, Dr. Sci. (Techn.), Professor, Head of the Department, Chief Researcher
Basic Department of Milk and Dairy Products Technology; Faculty of Food Engineering and Biotechnology named after Academician A.G. Khramtsov; Research Laboratory of Food and Industrial Biotechnology
Stavropol
tel.: +79624030847
I. K. Kulikova
North-Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina K. Kulikova, PhD, Associate Professor, Senior Researcher
Research Laboratory of Food and Industrial Biotechnology
Stavropol
tel.:+79282850475
A. S. Gridin
North-Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander S. Gridin, Graduate Student
Stavropol
tel.: +78652998988
D. S. Khazov
North-Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry S. Khazov, Graduate Student
Stavropol
tel.::+79815002471
L. A. Gordienko
North-Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyudmila A. Gordienko, Cand. Sci. (Techn.), Associate Professor
Stavropol
tel.: +79187554732
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Evdokimov I.A., Kulikova I.K., Gridin A.S., Khazov D.S., Gordienko L.A. Comparative study of the granulometric composition of seed materials used during the lactose crystallization. Modern Science and Innovations. 2025;(1):82-89. https://doi.org/10.37493/2307-910X.2025.1.7
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