The Unsuspected 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: breads, cookies and cakes, may contain lactose, especially if they use butter, milk powder or other dairy products as ingredients.
2. Prepared and packaged foods.: Some convenience foods, such as canned soups, ready-made sauces, and salad dressings, may contain lactose as an additive or hidden ingredient.
3. Salty snacks: Salty snacks, such as chips or nachos, may also contain lactose in their artificial flavors or condiments.
4. Sauces and condiments: packaged sauces and condiments, may contain lactose as a filling or stabilizing ingredient.
5. Sweeteners: i artificial sweeteners, such as some types of sugar-free sweeteners or sweeteners in powder, may contain lactose as an additive.
6. Breakfast cereals.: Breakfast cereals, even those that are not dairy-based, may contain lactose as an added ingredient or as a contaminant during the manufacturing process.
7. Processed Meat: Some processed meat products, such as sausages, frankfurters and packaged hamburgers, may contain lactose as an additive to improve texture or flavor.
8. Dietary supplements.: Even the food supplements, such as vitamin tablets or protein supplements, may contain lactose as a filler or binder.
But how to protect yourself from possible deception? Awareness is your best ally. Read labels carefully, ask questions, experiment with new products on the market that pay attention to the consumers' health and choose reliable brands without giving upuring the pleasure of good food.