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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · key term
A sugar found in milk and dairy products.
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Specification 3.5.1.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Dietary, Cultural, and Ethical ChoicesLactose intolerance involves difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar in milk. A person may choose lactose-free dairy products or suitable alternatives. It does not mean they are allergic to milk proteins.
Distinguish lactose intolerance from milk allergy: lactose-free cow's milk still contains milk proteins and is not suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
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