Is Gruyère Lactose Free?

No. This product is not lactose free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain lactose and 2 ingredients contain lactose depending on the source.

Why it's not lactose free

  • skimmed milk powder
  • buttermilk powder
  • butter
  • milk
  • semi- hard cheese 32
  • swiss cheese 52

skimmed milk powder

Dietitian note

Cow's milk, regardless of fat content, contains lactose - unless the packaging states that it is lactose free or you see "lactase enzyme" listed as another ingredient.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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Ingredients

SWISS CHEESE 52% (HARD AND SEMI- HARD CHEESE 32%, GRUYERE 20% (MILK, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURE, RENNET)), WATER, BUTTER, BUTTERMILK POWDER, SODIUM AND CALCIUM CITRATE, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, SALT.

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Low FODMAPYes

Yes! We believe this product is Low FODMAP at 1 serving as there are no moderate or high FODMAP ingredients listed on the label.

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Nightshade FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is nightshade free as there are no nightshade ingredients listed on the label.

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Where to buy

Gruyère is available at 6 retailers

LoblawsReal Canadian SuperstoreZehrsValuemartIndependent City MarketFortinos

About this product

Cheese · Piece

Flavor
NuttySavorySalty
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingCookingSalad