FAQ : LAND O LAKES Dairy Ease [english]

Q: What is lactose?
A: Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar found in dairy products. Many people have trouble digesting lactose, which results in lactose intolerance.

Q: What is lactose intolerance and how can I find out if I am lactose intolerant?
A: People who are lactose intolerant lack the enzyme necessary to digest lactose. This usually results in stomach discomfort after eating dairy products. There are tests that can determine if you are lactose intolerant, so please consult a physician for a complete examination.

Q: How many people does lactose intolerance affect?
A: Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, affects nearly every ethnic and racial group in the U.S. Approximately 70% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant, with some ethnic communities particularly affected:*

60 to 80% of African Americans
50 to 80% of Hispanics
Almost 100% of Asians and Native Americans

Q: Should I avoid milk altogether if I am lactose intolerant?
A: No. Adults who avoid milk may not get an adequate intake of calcium and other essential nutrients. LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® provides all of the benefits of real milk, because it is real milk. With Dairy Ease®, it’s easy to enjoy the health benefits of dairy milk without the side effects associated with lactose intolerance.

Q: If I am allergic to milk, can I still drink LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease®?
A. LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is 100% pure dairy milk. If you have a milk or dairy allergy, you should contact your physician before drinking LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease®.

Q: How can LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® be real milk if the lactose is removed?
A: LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is 100% pure dairy milk. An enzyme has been added that breaks lactose down into two simpler sugars that are easier for your body to digest. This treatment doesn’t change the milk’s great taste, creamy texture and nutritional value.

Q: What gets added to LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® in place of the lactose?
A: There are no artificial ingredients added in place of the lactose. An enzyme is simply used to break down the lactose, making it easier to digest. LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is fresh, delicious real dairy milk, complete with all of the health benefits of milk, but without the lactose.

Q: Can I use LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® in recipes?
A: Yes, use LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® just as you would any milk. Pour it over cereal, cook with it or enjoy a tall, creamy glass.

Q: What sizes do the LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® products come in?
A: LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is available in reduced fat 2% and fat free quart and half gallon sizes. Whole Milk is available in half gallons only.

Q: Where can I find LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease®?
A: LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is available nationally in your grocer's dairy case. If you are unable to find LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease®, ask the store manager. You may find it helpful to use our request form.

Q: Does LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® taste the same as other milk?
A: Because LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is fresh, real dairy milk, you probably won’t be able to tell the difference between Dairy Ease and other milks that you have tried. However, some people do perceive a slightly sweeter taste.

Q: Who makes LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease®?
A: LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® lactose free milk is manufactured and distributed by WhiteWave Foods Company. The LAND O LAKES brand mark is owned by Land O' Lakes, Inc. and is used by license.

* Heyman MB. Lactose intolerance in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics 2006;118(3):1279-86.