lactose
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3.4
- noun
- /ˈlæktoʊs/
- Specialized
:
lactosa
- The digestion of milk requires an enzyme, lactase, to digest the milk sugar lactose.
- lactose intolerance
- lactose-free
- lactose intolerant
It also turns out, of course, that milk and cream have lactose, a sugar in them.
- It also turns out, of course, that milk and cream have lactose, a sugar in them.
- But what the sourness is is lactic acid, and that's what the lactose is being transformed into.
- So Jay likes regular milk, Nala likes the lactose free milk.
- So lactose is a sugar that is specifically found in cow's milk.
- And our old friend lactase, the enzyme that helps you digest lactose, the basic carbohydrate in milk.
- Some cottage cheese, called dry curd or farmer cheese, is lower in lactose, so it shouldn't be an issue.
- I'm like mildly lactose intolerant so I don't really consume much cow's dairy.
- I've no problem with either lactose or fructose or gluten.
- Wait, is does bulls come have lactose in it?
Examples
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The majority of children were eating dairy products, although a few families reported that children were lactose intolerant.
Academic text (2006) -
It also turns out, of course, that milk and cream have lactose, a sugar in them.
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But it's high in lactose and it's high in in fat, which is what milk is.
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Again, the lactose in these things are going to spike your blood sugar sky high.
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However, in many Asian and African populations lacking a long history of dairy farming, lactose intolerance is common.
Academic text (2009) -
Today, consumers have access to lactose-free products like milk, cheese, and ice cream, as well as Lactaid tablets.
Academic text (2003) -
Many people who are lactose intolerant experience discomfort after consuming products containing lactose.
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Cheese can vary in lactose content, with some types being easier to digest than others.
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The nutrition label clearly states the amount of lactose present in the milk.
Synonyms
1
2.7
A sugar in milk that gives it a slightly sweet taste
Compounds
- Specialized
4
3.5
The body cannot digest the sugar in milk, causing stomach pain
How Sweet
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lactose comes from the Latin root lac meaning 'milk' and the chemical ending -ose meaning 'sugar', the same -ose you see in glucose and fructose. So lactose literally means 'milk sugar', which is why it names the sugar found in milk.