Its mild flavor and easy handling properties have led to its use as a carrier and stabiliser of aromas and pharmaceutical products.<unk>  is not added directly to many foods, because its solubility is less than that of other sugars commonly used in food. Infant formula is a notable exception, where the addition of<unk>  is necessary to match the composition of human milk.<unk>  is not fermented by most yeast during brewing, which may be used to advantage. For example,<unk>  may be used to sweeten stout beer; the resulting beer is usually called a milk stout or a cream stout. Yeast belonging to the genus Kluyveromyces have a unique industrial application as they are capable of fermenting<unk>  for ethanol production. Surplus<unk>  from the whey by-product of dairy operations is a potential source of alternative energy. Another significant<unk>  use is in the pharmaceutical industry.<unk>  is added to tablet and capsule drug products as an ingredient because of its physical and functional properties. For similar reasons it can be used to dilute illicit drugs such as cocaine or heroin.
Lactose
Methyl cellulose
Ribose
Chitosan
Corn starch
Icodextrin
Acemannan
Thiamylal