Did you know? Lactose hides everywhere! It is naturally found in all dairy products, but not only!
Charcuterie, for example, contains more lactose than cheese, excluding ham. Lactose is also present in many foods which, when eaten by people with lactose intolerance, are likely to cause digestive discomfort, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.
But what about confectionery and sweets, those sweet little treats that both young and old love to nibble on?
Is there lactose in sweets? 🤔
What could be better (and more addictive!) than to eat a handful of sweets in front of a film, at a birthday party or as part of thea night out with friends during Halloween? 🎃
Sugar is one of the main ingredients in confectionery, Milk sugar also features in the ingredients list of a large number of confectionery products. Milk sugar (lactose) must be broken down into two simple sugars before it can be assimilated by the body. If the enzyme lactase does not carry out this dissociation correctly in the small intestine, then consuming lactose can lead to some or all of the digestive problems mentioned above.
In the food industry, lactose is used in particular as a texturising agent and as a preservative. That's why it's found in foods as varied as crisps, ready meals and sweets.
If you're lactose intolerant, be sure to check the ingredients on sweet packets carefully before buying new sweets. Our advice: stick to this habit even when you regularly eat the same sweets, as manufacturers tend to change the recipe of their products to improve their taste and/or shelf life.
What are lactose-free sweets? 🍬🍭
More and more brands are creating vegan sweets to suit all diets. The vegan diet excludes all animal products, starting with dairy products made from animal milk, which is why these sweets are suitable for people with lactose intolerance. To be on the safe side, however, we recommend that you read the label on all sweets before eating them.
Here is an overview of most popular lactose-free sweetsYou'll find it on the shelves of every supermarket:
- The Lutti Harlequin
- Haribo's Dragibus
- Lutti Surfizz
- Haribo Tagada strawberries
For guilt-free indulgence, turn to natural alternatives to industrial confectionery. With dried fruit and seasonal fruit, for example, you can enjoy a healthy, sweet snack that's naturally lactose-free at snack time.
If you have a sweet tooth, you can count on lactase supplementation so you can enjoy your favourite sweets without the inconvenience of lactose intolerance every time you snack.
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Hello, I'm Vincent 😄
Like you, I'm lactose intolerantI know exactly what you're going through and the difficulties you encounter on a daily basis. For over 10 years, I've been helping our customers to use our dietary supplements and giving advice and tips on how to improve their digestive comfort. I'm also a keen cook and gourmet, so you'll find my favourite recipes for a lactose-free diet in this blog.
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