Certified organic milk is put into a tank at a very low level, about 200ppm (0.02%) of lactase enzyme is added. Over the next 24 hours the lactase breaks down the lactose sugar into glucose and galactose. Every gram of lactose is broken down into ? gram glucose and ? gram galactose so the carbohydrate content of the milk stays the same.

We give our highest possible recommendation to the book Nourishing Traditions, written by Sally Fallon of the Weston A. Price Foundation. This book goes well beyond the conventional cookbook. It is a comprehensive compendium of information about food and health issues, with a focus on the whole, natural foods emphasized by traditional cultures throughout thousands of years. It is a book that may revolutionize all your thinking about diet and health.

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, which is the predominant sugar in milk. In lactose free products, the lactose is converted into two simple sugars that the body of someone with lactose intolerance can easily digest. Thus, they can still enjoy the same milk product without the discomfort.

Milk contains a sugar called lactose. In order to digest lactose, the body must produce a special enzyme called lactase. If the body doesn't produce enough lactase, the undigested lactose can cause gas, nausea, cramps, and diarrhea. This is lactose intolerance. Certain groups are more prone to lactose intolerance: Blacks, Native Americans, Asians, the elderly, and the sick.

Lactobacillus denotes ”lactic acid producing” or “acid loving.” The term “Lacto” does not indicate a relation to lactose or dairy, as is commonly misunderstood. Lactose may be used in the medium to grow the probiotic culture; however, this is completely removed from the final product. Our probiotic formula, Plantadophilus, is lactose-free, and prefers a pH of 6.5 to 6.8. [back to top]

All imported cheeses: Swiss, Light Swiss, Oltermanni Baby Muenster, Havarti, Muenster, Gouda and Black Label Swiss. Swiss, Light Swiss and Muenster loaves are sold behind the glass in the service deli. Swiss, Light Swiss, Havarti, Muenster and Gouda are also sold presliced and prepackaged in the self-service deli. All five varieties of our presliced cheeses are also sold in stick form on the cheese table in the self-service deli. Oltermanni Baby Muenster is also available in a 1lb.

Natrel Lactose Free is now available in Ontario in a 1% and 2% 2L carton as well as skim 1% and 2% 1L cartons.

People who are sensitive to dairy products are usually sensitive to either lactose (the sugar naturally present in milk) or to the milk protein. Products that are called "Lactose Free" do not contain any milk sugar, but they may contain isolated, lactose-free milk protein as caseinate. quot;Dairy Free" products do not contain lactose or milk proteins.

There are no international regulations to determine "lactose free". Valio Ltd (the parent company of Finlandia Cheese) is using a "lactose free" claim, when lactose cannot be found in the product (f. ex. cheese). Valio is using the best possible method (ion chromatographic method) to analyze lactose. The resolution for the method is 0.01%, which means that we can find 100 ppm (parts per million) of lactose from cheese.

Organic milk is just one of many options in the dairy case to fit different lifestyles and personal preferences. Organic and regular milk are equally as good for you. Check the nutrition label, and you'll see that every 8-ounce serving offers the same amount of essential nutrients.

No. An allergy to cow's milk is an allergic reaction to the protein found in milk. The condition is rare, occurring in only 2 - 3% of infants, and even less often in adults. A high percentage of people allergic to cow's milk are also allergic to other animals' milk (Goat's milk) and soy beverages. They also tend to have a history of allergies in their family. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose - the predominant sugar found in milk.

Chocolate milk may be more easily digested than unflavored milk in people with lactose intolerance. In fact, most individuals with a limited ability to break down lactose can drink two cups of any type of milk a day when consumed in small servings or with other foods. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. 6th Edition, Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, January 2005. Johnson, et al.

Lactose is a sugar which occurs naturally in milk and is called "milk sugar." It's the least sweet of all the natural sugars and is used commercially in foods such as baby formulas and candies.

Organic milk is cows milk produced without the use of antibiotics or synthetic hormones in order to artificially promote milk production, and without the use of pesticides on the natural feed and grass on which the cows graze. Organic milk must comply with the standards set by National Organic Program and the producers and processors of organic milk must be certified by a third party Organic Certifier accredited by USDA.

These products do have lactose: 5-Cheese Fiesta chips, Guacamole Chips, Salsa con Queso. As far as our other products, the facilities that produce chips carry ingredients that have lactose in them. These are used on the same lines where lactose-free products are made.

We have no research that explores this. However, we’ve heard countless stories from people who say they are able to drink our milk, despite having/being lactose intolerance. If you have lactose intolerance and you try our milk we would welcome you to share your experience with us.

MI Paste's active ingredient, RECALDENT (CPP-ACP), is a milk-derived protein and should not be used by anyone with milk protein allergies. However, it is safe to use by those who are lactose-intolerant. All other ingredients in MI Paste are safe to use.

A student (or parent/guardian on behalf of the student) can request lactose-reduced milk. This can be a verbal or written request. Supervisors order lactose-reduced milk on an as-needed basis.