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No. The lactose is broken down into it's components, glucose and galactose.

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Lactose-free milk still contains milk sugar, but the lactose has been broken down into simpler forms that are easier to digest. Therefore, lactose-free milk may still contain some level of sugar from lactose, depending on the processing method used.

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What type of sugar is found in milk?

LACTOSE sugar


What is the natural sugar found in milk?

the name for milk sugar is lactose. The ose ending indicates that it is a sugar, like fructose (fruit sugar) or glucose (blood sugar).


Why does lactose-free milk turn up as positive on a glucose strip?

lactose and glucose are not the same! milk contains sugar, and sugar (starch-->glucose) is glucose, so if the milk is lactose free, it still contains glucose and proteins...


Does fresh milk from the cow have sugar in it?

Yes, lactose-free milk contains sugar. The difference between regular milk and lactose-free milk is the type of sugar they contain. Regular milk contains sugar in the form of lactose. Lactose-free milk contains an enzyme that breaks lactose into more digestible sugars. Otherwise, the amount of sugar in both is the same.


What is the scientific name of milk sugar?

The scientific name of milk sugar is lactose.


Is Powdered milk lactose free?

Powdered milk does contain lactose. It is a sugar found in milk and other products. However, there are powdered milk products on the market that are lactose-free. You need to look at the product label to make sure it does not have this ingredient.


Are eggs totally lactose free?

Yes. Lactose is a sugar derived from dairy products (milk), but not eggs.


Does non fat milk have lactox in it?

Nonfat milk contains lactose. Lactose is the naturally occurring sugar in milk. The only milk that does not contain lactose is labeled 'lactose free' and is available in full fat, reduced fat, and nonfat.


Is there lactose in fat-free milk?

There is about 4% fat in raw milk. Processing plants often bring this back to the percentage they need in a product. Milk often comes in 0, 1 and 2%. The fat in cheese will be much higer. You will have to look at the nutrition details on the product you buy to see how much fat is in it.


Can milk be non-lactose?

Milk naturally contains the sugar lactose. Lactose-free milk is made by 'pre-digesting' the lactose in the milk. This is done by adding the enzyme lactase to the milk. The enzyme breaks down the lactose and people who can't digest lactose properly (lactose intolerance) can drink the milk without side-effects.


How much sugar is in lactose?

Sugar as a general term means cane sugar which is absent in lactose but lactose is also a disacharide sugar found in milk , its common name is milk sugar.


Does milk fat contain lactose?

Lactose, or milk sugar, is a natural component of milk. In regular milk, the lactose portion is 5%. In butter, the lactose portion is about 0.1%. Therefore, butter cannot be considered lactose-free.