Is Lactose Vegan?

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Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals.

Lactose and the Vegan Diet

Lactose, also known as saccharum lactin, is a disaccharide sugar that is naturally present in the milk of mammals. It is composed of two simpler sugars, glucose and galactose. Lactose is commonly used in the food industry as a sweetener and stabilizing agent in various dairy and processed foods. It plays a crucial role in the fermentation process in cultured dairy products.

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Foods That Commonly Contain Lactose

Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Ice cream
Butter
Cream
Processed foods

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