Lactose-free sweets: what does it mean?

Lactose is milk sugar. The enzyme lactase helps the body break it down. People who do not digest lactose well may experience symptoms after eating or drinking products containing it.

Lactose-free is not milk-free

Lactose intolerance concerns the digestion of milk sugar. Milk allergy involves an immune reaction to milk proteins. A lactose-free product can still contain milk and is not automatically suitable for someone with a milk allergy.

What should you check?

Read the ingredients, allergen information and any lactose-free statement for the exact product. Milk ingredients may appear in chocolate, toffee and creamy sweets. Check warnings about possible milk presence as well.

The amount of lactose a person tolerates varies. A blog cannot guarantee that a product will be symptom-free for everyone.

At CandyMixMatch, product information helps you make a choice. If details are missing or you are unsure about a particular version, ask us before ordering.

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