The Unsuspecting Lactose Free
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Have you ever heard of hidden lactose? That silent enemy that creeps into the most common foods, ready to strike anyone who is intolerant to it. Contrary to popular belief, lactose is not only contained in milk and its derivatives. So let's find out together which products to pay attention to
1. Baked goods : Bread, biscuits and cakes may contain lactose, especially if they use butter, powdered milk or other dairy products as ingredients.
2. Ready-to-eat and packaged foods : Some ready-to-eat foods, such as canned soups, ready-made sauces and salad dressings, may contain lactose as an additive or hidden ingredient.
3. Salty Snacks : Even salty snacks, such as chips or nachos, may contain lactose in their artificial flavorings or toppings.
4. Sauces and Dressings : Packaged sauces and dressings may contain lactose as a filler or stabilizer ingredient.
5. Sweeteners : Artificial sweeteners, such as some types of sugar-free sweeteners or powdered sweeteners, may contain lactose as an additive.
6. Breakfast Cereals : Breakfast cereals, even non-dairy ones, may contain lactose as an added ingredient or as a contaminant during the manufacturing process.
7. Processed Meat : Some processed meat products, such as packaged sausages, hot dogs, and hamburgers, may contain lactose as an additive to improve texture or flavor.
8. Food supplements : Even food supplements, such as vitamin tablets or protein supplements, may contain lactose as a filler or binder.
But how can you protect yourself from potential deception? Awareness is your best ally. Read labels carefully, ask questions, experiment with new products on the market that pay attention to consumer health, and choose reliable brands without sacrificing the pleasure of good food.