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LACTAID® Milk

Real dairy. Real delicious. Lactose-Free. LACTAID® Milk is available in fat free, 1%, 2% and whole varieties.

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Learn About LACTAID® Lactose-Free Milk

LACTAID® is real dairy milk, just without the lactose! What is lactose you may ask? Well, lactose is the main sugar in milk1. Up to two-thirds of people in the world can experience discomfort from dairy2.* With a lactose-free milk like LACTAID®, you too can enjoy the creaminess and deliciousness of real milk!

Find out more about what lactose is and how lactose-free milk products like LACTAID® are made.

*Refers to 68% of population with lactose malabsorption

The process behind Lactose Free Milk

The Benefits of Milk, Without the Discomfort

With LACTAID®, it’s never been easier or tastier to get your nutrients. LACTAID® real dairy milk is an excellent source of proteins and essential nutrients. Did you know milk is high in calcium and phosphorus and contains potassium? It’s also a good source of water-soluble B vitamins like riboflavin and B12, and fat-soluble vitamins like A3! Plus, LACTAID® real dairy milk has more protein than almond milk and more calcium and vitamin A than soy milk and rice milk4. LACTAID® milk contains a great balance of nutrients for you and your family!

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Excellent Source of Calcium
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Good Source of Protein
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Vitamin D
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Ultra Pasteurized
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Gluten Free
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Produced without rBST†
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Lactose-Free

†No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST treated and non rBST treated cows.

Compare LACTAID® With Conventional Milk

Conventional
2% Milk

LACTAID®
2% Milk

LACTAID®
Lowfat 1% Milk

LACTAID®
Fat-Free Milk

LACTAID®
Whole Milk

LACTAID®
Calcium-Enriched
Fat Free Milk

LACTAID®
Calcium-Enriched
2% Milk

LACTAID®
Protein Whole Milk

LACTAID®
Protein 2% Milk

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Comparison chart of Lactaid whole milk highlighting its protein content versus regular milk, showcasing nutritional benefits for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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Comparison chart of Lactaid whole milk highlighting its protein content versus regular milk, showcasing nutritional benefits for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Comparison chart of Lactaid whole milk highlighting its protein content versus regular milk, showcasing nutritional benefits for lactose-intolerant individuals.

Lactose-Free: No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Serving Size: 1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

1 Cup

Calories: 130

130

110

90

160

90

130

180

150

Total Fat: 5g

5g

2.5g

0g

8g

0g

5g

9g

5g

Total Sugars: 12g

12g

12g

12g

12g

12g

12g

11g

11g

Added Sugars: 0g

0g

0g

0g

0g

0g

0g

0g

0g

Protein: 8g

8g

8g

8g

8g

8g

8g

13g

13g

Calcium: 300mg

300mg

300mg

310mg

300mg

500mg

500mg

430mg

430mg

Vitamin A: 150mcg

150mcg

150mcg

150mcg

90mcg

150mcg

150mcg

90mcg

150mcg

Vitamin D: 2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

2.5mcg

Make Your Favorite Recipes Lactose-Free

LACTAID® Lactose-Free Milk is an excellent ingredient to make any recipe lactose-free! See our simple conversion chart to help you swap traditional dairy products for LACTAID® products. We have ingredient substitutions for buttermilk, milk, evaporated milk, and more so you can make your favorite recipes lactose-free!

Or explore our recipe hub for more lactose-free recipes you can make using LACTAID® products.

References

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 440995, Lactobiose. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Lactobiose. Accessed Apr. 20, 2022.

  2. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2018, February). Definition & Facts for Lactose Intolerance. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/lactose-intolerance/definition-facts

  3. Marangoni F, Pellegrino L, Verduci E et al. Cow’s Milk Consumption and Health: A Health Professional’s Guide. J Am Coll Nutr. 2018;38(3):197-208. doi:10.1080/07315724.2018.1491016

  4. Vanga S, Raghavan V. How well do plant based alternatives fare nutritionally compared to cow’s milk?. J Food Sci Technol. 2017;55(1):10-20. doi:10.1007/s13197-017-2915-y