Lactose intolerance

Did you know that around 75% of the world’s population suffers from lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance refers to gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from undigested lactose being present in the large intestine. These symptoms occur when a lactose intolerant person consumes too much lactose. Symptoms include bloating, cramps, production of excess gas and diarrhoea. There are several tests available to determine if someone is lactose intolerant. The most widely used method is a hydrogen breath test.

Even in countries where the prevalence of lactose intolerance is low, lactose-free products enjoy the popularity of a broad group of consumers. These consumers purchase low lactose products for all sorts or reasons, for example easy digestibility. Dairies all over the world are discovering the opportunities of the lactose-free product market, by using Maxilact®. This leads to increased availability of lactose-reduced products around the world, thereby serving a growing group of consumers.

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