Intolerance Checker
Lactose
Lactose: what it is, how it shows up, and which foods to be careful with.
What is it?
Lactose is the sugar found in milk and dairy. Most adults gradually lose the lactase enzyme that breaks it down — undigested lactose ferments in the colon, causing bloating, gas and diarrhea. Hard aged cheeses (parmesan, comté, cheddar) are nearly lactose-free; soft cheeses, milk and ice cream contain the most. Lactose-free alternatives and fermented dairy (yogurt) are often better tolerated.
Source: NIH Genetics Home Reference — Lactose intolerance
Foods to avoid· 12
Eat in moderation· 11
Low content· 26
- Bouillon cube→
- Breadcrumbs→
- Buffalo milk mozzarella→
- Casein→
- Chocolate→
- Chocolate chips→
- Chorizo→
- Coagulating enzyme→
- Crème fraîche→
- Croissant→
- Dark chocolate→
- Edam→
- Swiss cheese→
- Feta→
- Gluten-free bread→
- Goat cheese→
- Goat rennet→
- Grated mozzarella→
+8 more
839 more foods have been tested and pose no risk for this intolerance. Browse all foods →
Frequently asked questions
Which foods should you avoid with Lactose?
Foods high in Lactose include eggnog, unsweetened condensed milk, unpasteurized whole milk, goat milk, dairy milk, milk powder, sheep's milk, Skim milk powder, and 4 more.
Which foods are moderate in Lactose?
Foods with moderate Lactose include Buttermilk, double cream, cream cheese, strained yogurt, Italian cream cheese, Milk chocolate.
Which foods are low in Lactose?
Foods low in Lactose include Bouillon cube, Breadcrumbs, buffalo milk mozzarella, Casein, Chocolate, Chocolate chips. 839 more foods were tested with no significant Lactose.
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