Lactofree

Those of you who know me in real life may know that I’m lactose introlerant. My gut stopped producing lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose (the sugar found in dairy products) years ago, and it makes me sick if I eat cheese or ice cream or milk.

I’ve gotten used to it, either by avoiding dairy or by taking lactase supplements. I’ve never liked the “milk” and “ice cream” soy replacement products available.

Through a recent London blogger meetup I got in touch with someone who’s involved with a product called Lactofree. It’s real milk that’s had most of the lactose filtered out and a little bit of lactase added. I was able to sample a couple of pints of it and I’m pleasantly surprised: it tastes, looks, and smells just like regular semi-skimmed milk.

While taking supplements means I haven’t gone without dairy much I’d never take one just to have some milk. And I have to admit: it’s been kinda nice to just drink a glass of milk once in a while, and to have a bowl of cereal. Those are things I’ve not done in a decade and a half.

If you’re lactose intolerant in the UK and don’t care for soy products you might want to give it a try.