Lactobionic Acid - Current Status & Outlook by 2015

Lactobionic acid, also known as galacto?gluconic acid, is an organic acid traditionally produced by chemical oxidation of lactose. Several groups have also developed a fermentation route to lactobionic acid from lactose. The structure and functionality of lactobionic acid resembles gluconic and lactic acids.

In this survey we have reviewed the current status of lactobionic acid with emphasis on:

• applications, in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics and foods
• production process, including chemical synthesis and microbial fermentation
• producers and output
• prices,
• outlook by 2015