What is Lactose Permeate? A Dairy Industry By-product Explained
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the United States produced approximately 556,000 metric tons of permeate in 2018, underscoring its role as a significant dairy by-product. But what is lactose permeate exactly, and why is this highly soluble ingredient so valuable to manufacturers worldwide?