A process for producing a carbohydrate composition

摘要

A process comprising the steps: (i) hydrolysis of lactose to produce glucose and galactose; (ii) partial isomerisation of the glucose to fructose; and (iii) partial oxidation of the glucose to gluconic acid; to produce a composition comprising a mixture of galactose, glucose, fructose, gluconic acid, unconverted lactose and non-lactose di- and oligo-saccharides without the need for any purification steps, a composition produced by the process and a food, such as a sports energy bar or sports drink, containing the composition.