Items Tagged with 'lactose intolerance'

Consumer demand for lactose-free dairy is rising, driving the use of membrane filtration to remove lactose while preserving nutrients. The market is projected to reach $12.54B by 2026 and $18.95B by 2035, fueled by lactose intolerance, health trends, and innovation.

As consumers search for high quality, nutritious and locally sourced food products to serve their families, artisan cheese can be a great choice. By definition, artisan cheeses are natural cheeses produced in smaller batches from fresh milk with minimal ingredients.

Beyond the diversity, equity and inclusion headlines lies a  deeper truth: ensuring that diverse populations have access to nutritional foods like dairy.

Holsinger made healthier dairy products accessible worldwide. Her research on enzymes and digestion advanced the dairy industry, improved nutrition in American schools and international food donation programs, and created the foundation for Lactaid brand products, making milk digestible by those with lactose intolerance.

Spreadable Lactose Free Clarified Butter with Canola Oil's national distribution is largely driven by the ever-growing lactose-free category, which is projected to reach nearly $20B in value by 2025, according to the company.

The milk is easier to digest and still delivers all the vitamins and nutrients of regular milk, the company says.

The new lactose free lineup is being introduced as the “Gold Standard” for lactose-free whole & 2% milk in gallons and cottage cheese & sour cream in 16-ounce tubs.

One of the first things Matt McClelland, CEO and executive vice president of Prairie Farms Dairy, proudly tells Dairy Foods during a visit to its Edwardsville, Ill.-based headquarters is, “I work for a bunch of dairy farmers. 

As of Jan.1, sesame became the ninth food ingredient, as well as milk, required to be labeled as an allergen on packaged foods and dietary supplements.

In ancient times, humans became lactose intolerant, or unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk, after childhood. Not surprisingly milk is a top growth driver in the lactose-free dairy market, while functional ingredients like proteins and fiber add value and better nutritional support.