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 broken down by an enzyme called lactase. Lactose intolerance is simply caused by lack of lactase. Lactose-free milk is made by adding lactase directly to the milk, which breaks down the lactose for you.