A short introduction to lactose intolerance
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| Dairy products are an established and essential part of the diet around the world, and are increasingly popular in new markets, such as Asia. However, many people suffer from lactose intolerance, an inherited characteristic, making them unable to consume milk-based products. Lactose accounts for about 5% of whole milk and it is found in most fresh dairy products.
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Normally, the lactase enzyme hydrolyses lactose into galactose and glucose in the small intestine. However, lactose intolerant people do not have sufficient amounts of this enzyme to digest lactose properly and they can suffer unpleasant intestinal problems because of this.
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Fresh milk contains almost 5% lactose, which is too much for people with lactase enzyme deficiencies to tolerate.
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After removal of lactose with Valio's patented technology, the resulting milk drink contains less than 0.01% lactose. It still has the same taste and nutritional content as the original milk and is suitable for even the most sensitive lactose intolerant people.
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