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Many products that are generally perceived to be lactose free actually do contain lactose as an ingredient. These ‘lactose traps’ are easy to fall into, but are also just as easy to avoid with the right knowledge.

Lactose Traps:

Bread: Most regular breads will be made with cows’ milk. This includes rolls and buns.

Snacks: Products like potato chips and cookies are not lactose free as they contain milk solids.

Prepared meats: Items like salamis and sausages often use a large amount of milk in their production.

Processed foods: As lactose is almost tasteless, it is often added to processed foods. This could be to prevent caking or to simply provide filler content.

Frozen vegetables: Lactose is commonly added to frozen vegetables to prevent discolouration.

Medicines: Some medicines include lactose in their coating or as a filler. Individuals with lactose intolerance must inform their doctor before a medicine is prescribed.

When eating out it is also useful to remember that certain dishes will contain lactose, even if they don’t explicitly contain dairy. Dishes like mashed potato will usually be prepared with milk or butter, while many salad dressings contain lactose as a sweetener.