Dairy foods don’t all contain the same amount of lactose. Many people with lactose intolerance can consume moderate amounts of lactose (up to the equivalent of one cup of milk) without experiencing digestive symptoms,[1] making it possible to enjoy lower-lactose dairy foods on a low-lactose diet.[2] Medications and processed non-dairy foods may also have lactose added during processing–for example, Pop Rocks candy and Pringles Salt & Vinegar chips both contain lactose,[3][4] despite having no obvious connection to dairy–so people who experience symptoms with smaller amounts of lactose may need to check labels carefully.
References
- ^Usai-Satta P, Scarpa M, Oppia F, Cabras FLactose malabsorption and intolerance: What should be the best clinical management?World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther.(2012-Jun-06)
- ^Di Costanzo M, Berni Canani RLactose Intolerance: Common Misunderstandings.Ann Nutr Metab.(2018)
- ^Pop Rocks FAQ
- ^Pringles Salt and Vinegar Chips