It is important to remember that lactose-free milk does not make it safe for milk allergy sufferers.
Lactose is only the carbohydrate component. The milk proteins that are still present in lactose-free milk are usually the cause of milk allergies.
Visit our Allergy Centre to learn more about hay fever and other allergies.
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