LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar, found in all animal milks. The human body produces the enzyme lactase in order to break down and absorb lactose. However, after the age of 5-6, the body's ability to produce this enzyme declines so that it has little or no ability to break down milk and milk by-products.
In the UK, 10% or more of the Caucasian population and 70% of the ethnic population have lactose intolerance and usually have difficulties with cow, sheep and goat's milk. However, rice, soya, coconut or oat milk provide good alternatives, which can be used in recipes and on cereals.
COW'S MILK PROTEIN INTOLERANCE
Some people only react to the protein in cow's milk and can sometimes tolerate sheep and goat's milk as an alternative. If you have an intolerance to dairy then please follow the advice in the table below:
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