Cooking hearty, tasty meals and snacks that are lactose-free is easy with these diary-free ideas. You'll be surprised by our clever swaps and substitutes.
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What is lactose intolerance?
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Lactose intolerance is a digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose. Lactose is a type of sugar mainly found in dairy products, such as milk. Most people with lactose intolerance can usually handle small amounts of lactose but this differs from person to person.
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Look-out for lactose
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Lactose can be hidden in these products:
- Breakfast cereals
- Cakes and biscuits
- Muesli bars and coatings
- Cheese sauce
- Pancakes and pikelets
- Quiche
- Scrambled eggs
- Creamy soups
- Chocolate
- Some breads and margarine.
Quick Tip: you can make a lot of our recipes lactose-free simply by swapping dairy products (such as milk) for lactose-free or nondairy alternatives (such as soy milk) or omitting toppings such as sour cream and yoghurt.