Lactose-free milk production
Next-level lactose-free, low-sugar milk
Lactose-intolerant and health-conscious consumers are driving demand in lactose-free and low-sugar dairy segments. Meet that demand with next-level milk people love.
The broad appeal of lactose-free milk
Lactose-free milk isn’t just for the lactose intolerant. The rise in production of lactose-free milk is fueled by its broader appeal to health-conscious people1. Some are choosing it as a low-sugar option. And lactose-free high-protein dairy products for fitness and weight training are also becoming increasingly common.
Lactose-free milk across markets
Consumer surveys uncover significant demand for lactose-free milk. Here are the highlights from one recent survey.
of all consumers surveyed are avoiding lactose1
of Spanish consumers are avoiding lactose1
of Brazilian consumers are avoiding lactose1
The production of lactose-free milk
During production of lactose-free milk, the enzyme lactase converts lactose into two easily digestible sugars, glucose and galactose. That allows you to develop milk that is both low-sugar and lactose-free.
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Biosolutions for lactose-free milk production
- Lactose-free
- Sugar reduction
- Clean taste
- Organic
- Lactose-free
- Organic
- Clean taste
- Suitable for infant formula
- Lactose-free
- Sugar reduction
- Clean taste
- Superior performance in fermented milk products
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Guide to lactose-free and reduced sugar milk
Keen to take a deeper dive into the drivers behind lactose-free and reduced sugar claims? Or maybe you’re curious about the methods of production of lactose-free milk and its advantages for consumers? Then download our guide where we explain the production of lactose-free milk, along with low-sugar milk.
1. Five-country survey by New Nutrition Business, 2025