Materials  
         
      Lactase enzyme, Novo Nordisk Lactozym, 2 ml.
       

      2% sodium alginate solution, 8 ml
       

      1.5% calcium chloride solution, 100 ml
       

      Milk, 50 ml (not UHT)
       

      Semi-quantitative diabetic glucose test strips e. g. Boehringer Mannheim Diabur-Test 5000
       

      Small piece (about 1 cm2 ) of nylon gauze e. g. net curtain
       

      10 ml plastic syringe (without a needle)
       

      4 mm diameter aquarium airline tubing to fit syringe, about 10 cm in length
       

      Aquarium airline tap or adjustable laboratory tubing clip (Hoffman clip)
       

      Retort stand, boss and clamp (to support enzyme column)
       

      Small beakers (e. g. 100 ml ) or disposable plastic cups, 2
       

      Tea strainer