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Are lactose-free products still considered dairy?

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Dr. Howard Hack answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not necessarily: Lactose is the sugar naturally found in milk. Dairy refers to milk and derived products. So there are lactose-free milk and dairy products where the lactose has been rid of. Lactose free milk is commonly available at many supermarkets.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Technically yes: Lactose-free products usually still contain milk (dairy) but just the lactose has been taken out.

Answered 4/26/2014

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