FerrinPro Lactoferrin
Nature’s Multi-Functional Bioactive Protein
Lactoferrin is a naturally occurring iron-binding glycoprotein found in milk and other biological fluids. As one of the body’s first lines of defence, it plays an important role in supporting immune function, maintaining gut health and protecting against microbial challenges. Its broad range of biological activities—including antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties—has made lactoferrin one of the most sought-after bioactive dairy ingredients for premium nutrition and health products.
Manufactured from Fresh Australian Skim Milk
ProviCo FerrinPro™ Lactoferrin is produced by gently extracting and purifying
lactoferrin from fresh Australian skim milk using specialised separation technology.
This process concentrates the naturally occurring protein while preserving its
biological functionality and delivers a highly purified ingredient suitable for the
most demanding nutritional applications. The product is manufactured in Australia
under internationally recognised food safety and quality systems, including BRC,
HACCP, HALAL and KOSHER certification.
Typical Powder Properties
FerrinPro™ Lactoferrin is a premium quality powder with excellent physical
characteristics for formulation into nutritional products.
- High purity: >95% lactoferrin (of protein)
- Protein: ≥95%
- Moisture: ≤3.6%
- Fat: ≤1.0%
- Ash: ≤1.5%
- Fine pink powder with a clean flavour and no off-notes
- Excellent solubility, producing a transparent solution
- Very low insolubility index (≤0.2 mL)
- Controlled particle size for consistent handling and processing
Applications
The unique biological functions of lactoferrin make it suitable across a broad range
of premium nutrition and health products, including:
- Infant formula and early life nutrition
- Maternal nutrition
- Immune health supplements
- Gut and digestive health products
- Active and sports nutrition
- Healthy ageing and clinical nutrition
- Weight management formulations
- Functional foods and beverages
- Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
- Cosmetic and personal care products
- Pet nutrition and veterinary health products
Product Specification Summary
FerrinPro™ Lactoferrin is manufactured from Australian milk and supplied as a
high-purity ingredient designed for nutritional and pharmaceutical-quality
applications.
- Lactoferrin purity: ≥95% of protein
- Protein (N × 6.38): ≥95%
- Moisture: ≤3.6%
- Fat: ≤1.0%
- Ash: ≤1.5%
- Iron content: 10–30 mg/100 g
- pH: 5.2–7.2
- Fine pink powder
- Clean flavour with no off flavours
- Transparent solution on dissolution
- Very low insolubility
- Strict limits on scorched particles and foreign matter
- Controlled particle size for excellent processing performance
Every production batch is tested to stringent microbiological standards, including:
- Low total plate count
- Absence of coliforms and E. coli
- Salmonella: Not detected
- Listeria: Not detected
- Cronobacter sakazakii: Not detected
- Very low yeast, mould and Bacillus cereus counts
The product is routinely tested for:
- Heavy metals
- Melamine
- Aflatoxins
- Pesticide residues
- Nitrates and nitrites
- Veterinary inhibitory substances
- Additional environmental contaminants
All testing is performed using recognised Australian or internationally accepted analytical methods.
- Packed in 5 kg foil sachets (2 × 5 kg per carton)
- 36-month shelf life when stored below 25°C
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Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight at
<25°C and
<65% relative humidity.
FerrinPro™ Lactoferrin is manufactured in Australia and produced under rigorous
quality management systems. Every batch is independently tested by a
NATA-accredited laboratory and supplied with a Certificate of Analysis. The product
is manufactured under BRC-certified systems and complies with export requirements
administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and
Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV).