Maxilact®[1], a world standard lactase enzyme, has won the 2009 Ringier Technology Innovation Award – confirming its industry-wide recognition as an effective, market leading product. The prestigious award, coordinated by market leading publishing house Ringier and judged by an independent panel of industry professionals, was presented to Maxilact to honour its technical excellence and significant technological contribution to the Chinese food and beverage industry. As the second consecutive win for DSM Food Specialties in these international awards, the news also further reinforces the company’s position as a major contributor to the advancement of the food and beverage industry through innovation. 

Maxilact is a purified lactase preparation, isolated from the dairy yeast Kluyveromyces lactis. It hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose (digestible sugars) for people who are lactose intolerant. This pure lactase enzyme is free from unwanted side activities associated with off flavour formation. Low lactose and lactose free products containing Maxilact therefore benefit from a clean taste, plus offer all the nutritional benefits of their standard equivalents. Maxilact has over 30 years history in dairy products all over the world and is used in milk, yoghurts, yoghurt drinks, ice cream and a wide range of other products containing lactose.

Commenting on the win, Ardy van Erp, Product Manager Dairy Enzymes, DSM Food Specialties, said: “We are delighted to receive this award, which is positive recognition of the functional and commercial benefits of Maxilact. With a growing global demand for low lactose and lactose free products, we are very proud to introduce Maxilact to the Chinese dairy market and make healthy dairy products accessible for consumers who have problems with lactose digestion. Maxilact enables manufacturers to capitalise on the low lactose trend and still be confident of producing a great tasting, quality product. 

“Our understanding of customer needs and market insight were important factors in our entry. The award win is sure to strengthen Maxilact’s profile with dairy manufacturers and we are confident of its continued success.”

Customers benefit from technical support and bespoke product development advice through DSM Food Specialties’ experienced consumer support team. For further information, please visit our website: www.maxilact.com.

[1] Maxilact® is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V.