Nestlé has developed N3 milk. Made from cow's milk, it has all the essential nutrients found in milk such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, it contains prebiotic fibers, has a low lactose content and has over 15% fewer calories, the company stated.

To develop the N3 milk, Nestlé used a proprietary technology to reduce lactose - a sugar found in cow's milk - through specialized enzymes thereby generating beneficial prebiotic fibers. The milk has been introduced in a new range of powdered milks in China under the N3 brand. This includes a full cream and a skimmed milk product, both of which are high in protein to support a well-balanced diet for the entire family.

As people age, they require specific nutrients to maintain their overall health and well-being. Therefore, to support healthy aging, the Nestlé N3 range includes two products that are fortified with vitamins, minerals, and probiotics to support bone health, muscle growth and strength, as well as immunity.

"We are excited to launch this unique science-based innovation that contains all the key nutrients of milk but is low in lactose and contains special prebiotic fibers that are associated with various health benefits. This milk will serve as a base for the next generation of nutritious products which will benefit many consumers including people with lactose intolerance, and those who want to improve their gastro-intestinal health. It's also a testament of our efforts to develop cutting-edge technologies that can be applied across different categories, brands and geographies," said Stefan Palzer, Nestlé Chief Technology Officer, says: 

Nestlé is the first company to launch a milk product that contains prebiotic fibers coming from the intrinsic lactose found in milk, it stated. This was done through leveraging its strong global R&D capabilities, including in Switzerland and Singapore. Experts located at its R&D centers in Beijing, locally adapted the technology to enable the launch of nutritious milk products specifically tailored to meet the dietary needs and preferences of local consumers.

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