How do you get the lactose out of milk to make it lactose free?

Question

How do you get the lactose out of milk to make it lactose free?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Lactose is a complex sugar by using an enzyme you can break it into two simple sugars which are easier to digest. You should notice that lactose free milk is sweeter. That’s the two sugars you are tasting. It also lasts longer in the fridge but I don’t know why.