Can people who are lactose intolerant still enjoy cheese?
Can people who are lactose intolerant still enjoy cheese?Answer: First, it is important to differentiate between being lactose intolerant and having dairy allergies. Lactose intolerance is characterized by the inability to digest lactose sugar, one of the major components in milk. On the other hand, if you have dairy allergies it is more likely you have a reaction to either the casein protein or whey protein in milk. For some people who have determined they are only lactose intolerant, cheese can be enjoyed in moderation. This is because lactose is primarily in the whey, not the curds. When cheese is being made (with the exception of some soft cheeses that contain whey, like Ricotta) the whey is discarded and the lactose goes with it. Curds still have a little bit of
