Lactoferrine© 95 PRO · Bovine lactoferrin
The first gift of milk.
Lactoferrin is the iron-binding protein that nature places in human milk to welcome every newborn. Lactoferrine© 95 PRO brings it to your formulas with ≥95% purity, produced in the European Union.
From the very first drop
A protein that greets every newborn.
Colostrum, the first milk a mother produces, is one of the richest natural sources of lactoferrin. It remains abundant in mature breast milk, while cow’s milk contains only a small fraction of it.
That is why lactoferrin has become one of the most valued and studied milk proteins in early-life nutrition — and why it takes thousands of litres of milk and a highly specialised technology to obtain a single kilogram.
- 5–7 g/Lin human colostrum
- 1–3 g/Lin mature breast milk
- < 0.5 g/Lin cow’s milk
Approximate values from the scientific literature (Lönnerdal, 2009–2016).
The science, gently explained
Two lobes. Two iron ions.
Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein of about 80 kDa from the transferrin family. Its single chain folds into two lobes, and each lobe holds one ferric ion with remarkable affinity.
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Iron binding
Native lactoferrin is only 10–30% saturated with iron, so it keeps a strong capacity to bind it. This is the root of most of its functions.
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Antimicrobial activity
By sequestering the free iron many microorganisms need, lactoferrin shows bacteriostatic activity in laboratory studies, and it interacts with the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.
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An active research field
Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities, and its relationship with gut microbiota, are the subject of extensive research.
Applications
Made for the most demanding formulas.
From infant formula to dietary supplements, Lactoferrine© 95 PRO is designed for products where purity, neutral taste and solubility are non-negotiable.
01Infant & follow-on formula
An approved use under the EU Novel Food Regulation, within the maximum levels it sets.
02Young-child dairy foods
Dairy-based foods and drinks for young children, ready to eat or drink.
03Dietary supplements
Tablets, capsules, softgels and gums: a free-flowing powder that is easy to dose.
04Functional foods & drinks
Milk and fermented-milk drinks, yoghurts, cheese products, bars and more.
05Medical nutrition
Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013.
06Oral & skin care
An ingredient explored in personal-care formulations, under their own regulatory framework.
Every application is subject to the regulation in force in each market and to the conditions of use it sets.
Lactoferrine© 95 PRO
Pink gold, in its purest form.
A spray-dried bovine lactoferrin purified from premium fresh milk and whey, with no denaturation. Its natural light-pink tone is the signature of iron-binding lactoferrin.
- ≥ 95%
- lactoferrin of total protein
- ≥ 97%
- protein on dry matter
- ≤ 5%
- moisture
- 24 months
- shelf life
- Neutral taste and odour
- Free-flowing powder of about 100 µm
- Product of the European Union
- 10 kg bag-in-box with double PE bags
From milk to powder
A delicate journey, step by step.
Extracting lactoferrin is something very few dairy manufacturers can do. Our process protects the native protein from start to finish.
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Fresh milk & whey
Premium skimmed milk or cheese whey from EU dairies.
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Ion exchange
Lactoferrin is selectively captured on an ion-exchange resin.
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Gentle washing
The resin is washed to remove the other milk components.
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Ultrafiltration
The released lactoferrin is concentrated by ultrafiltration.
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Drying
Gentle spray-drying turns the concentrate into a fine powder.
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Sieving & control
Larger particles are sieved out and every batch is analysed.
A by-product becomes a high-value ingredient: the process adds value to whey, a material that is otherwise costly to treat.
Each statement is available in writing, together with the technical data sheet and the certificate of analysis of every batch.
Quality you can document
Clean by design.
- BSE / TSE free
- GMO free
- Melamine absent
- Not irradiated
- No solvents used
- Not a nanomaterial
- Food grade
- Additive free
Who we are
Born in Galicia, the dairy heart of Spain.
Dairy Tech Solutions S.A.U. (DTS) develops and markets high-value dairy ingredients — lactoferrin, demineralised whey, β-lactoglobulin, cultures and enzymes — from Galicia, Spain’s leading milk-producing region. As part of The ND Pharma & Biotech Co., we combine research and development with a worldwide distribution network.
- EUselected, officially registered plants
- RGSEAANo. 40.072569/C
- B2Bindustry, blenders and distributors
From Europe to the world.
- Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- China & Hong Kong
- Russia
Let’s talk about your formula.
Tell us about your product, volumes and target market. We will send you the technical documentation, a quote or samples for your trials.
Lactoferrine© 95 PRO brochure (PDF, 10 pages)