According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Bethesda, Md., almost 90% of the Asian population, 75% of the Hispanic population and 17% of the American population are lactose intolerant. Thus, Farmland Dairies believes there is a real need not only for lactose-free milk, but lactose-free milk that is fat free but doesn't taste fat free.
According to the company, Special Request Lactose Free Skim Plus contains 34% more calcium and 37% more protein than its leading competitor. It also has up to a 55-day shelflife, which retailers appreciate. In addition, like all of Farmland's milks, this one contains no added hormones or antibiotics.