Lactose free

What soy beans don't contain is also nutritionally important. Soymilk is vegetable milk that is lactose free, which makes it a perfect substitute for people who are lactose intolerant.

Lactose, or milk sugar, is the main carbohydrate in dairy milk. The digestion of carbohydrates, including lactose, requires enzymes found in the mouth and small intestine.  These enzymes split dietary carbohydrates to break them down.  Lactase is the enzyme that digests the milk sugar lactose.  Lactase breaks down lactose to the simple sugars glucose and galactose which are then easily absorbed.  People who are lactose intolerant may have a temporary or primary deficiency of the lactase enzyme. 

Choose any Australian made premium soymilk from the Vitasoy range as a dairy alternative suitable for lactose free eating plans. Try Vitasoy Calci-Plus soymilk varieties for calcium rich dairy alternatives.

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