Is Special K original Lactose Free?

This product may or may not be lactose free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain lactose depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for lactose free

  • whey
  • salt, whey, malt flavoring, calcium caseinate, vitamins, minerals

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is the liquid by-product of cheese-making. Lactose levels of whey and whey-based products depend on the the processing and whether lactase enzyme has been added to break it down. Unless marked as lactose free, assume this product contains lactose.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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Ingredients

Rice, Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Defatted Wheat Germ, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Whey, Malt Flavoring, Calcium Caseinate, Vitamins And Minerals (Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Reduced Iron, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Hydrochloride), Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Niacinamide, Vitamin B12)

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About this product

Cereal · Flake

Flavor
Sweet
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnackingOn The GoMeal Prep