drink wholesome is the best lactose-free milk powder. It is 100% dairy and lactose-free, making it perfect for people with lactose intolerance and even dairy allergies.
Dairy Free Milk Powders
the alternative:
Almond milk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid
Written by Jack Schrupp & endorsed by Baylee Reller, RDN
Lactose is the sugar in milk and dairy products like yogurt, ice cream, and whey protein. It forms when two other sugars, glucose and galactose, join together.
An enzyme called lactase is needed to digest lactose. Lactose intolerance occurs when the body does not make enough of this enzyme.
When people with lactose intolerance eat lactose, the lactose is not fully broken down. As a result, it lingers in their guts, feeding their hungry gut bacteria. Gut bacteria release gas as they eat, so more time to eat means more intestinal gas. This can cause side effects like bloating, stomach pain, and even constipation.
It is estimated that over two thirds of the world’s population has some degree of lactose intolerance, which makes sense. After breastfeeding, humans no longer “need” the ability to digest milk, so they begin to produce less lactase.
If a milk is lactose-free, then it does not contain any lactose. Lactose-free does not mean dairy-free, however. A milk can be lactose-free and still contain dairy. A dairy-free milk, on the other hand, is necessarily lactose free. This is very important to understand if you have a dairy allergy.
Lactose-free milk powder refers to one of two things: dehydrated cow’s milk that has had the lactose removed, or dehydrated plant-based milk. Here are 3 reasons why you should the latter:
1. Dairy, even if it has had the lactose removed, can cause digestive distress. This is especially true for people with gut issues and sensitive stomachs.
2. Dairy can cause acne. Dairy indirectly stimulates insulin production, which regulates sebum production. Sebum, an oily, waxy substance produced by your body’s sebaceous glands, can clog your pores and cause pimples. Dairy can also hinder your ability to process blood sugar efficiently, which can cause inflammation, especially in your skin.
3. Dairy is not environmentally-friendly. The industrial dairy industry has a huge negative impact on the environment. Dairy cows and their manure produce tons of greenhouse gasses, the poor handling of manure and fertilizers pollute local water resources, and dairy farming and feed production can also lead to the loss of ecologically important areas such as prairies, wetlands, and forests.
Lactose-free powdered milk is made by a process known as spray drying, in which milk is sprayed into a chamber through which hot air is passing. This removes the moisture, leaving behind a fine powder that can be mixed with water to reconstitute milk. Reconstituting milk with powdered lactose-free milk may be less convenient than drinking from a carton, but lactose-free powdered milk is shelf stable, making it a great option to people who do not have access to refrigeration.
Not all lactose-free powdered milks are created equal. Some lactose-free milk powders are made from dairy, whereas others are made from plants. Moreover, some lactose-free milk powders contain added ingredients like thickeners, emulsifiers, and stabilizers. Ingredients like these can cause painful side effects and long term health problems.
Our lactose-free powdered milk is made from plants without any food additives whatsoever. This great news because food additives are bad news, even in small amounts.
Basically, food additives look almost nothing like real food, making them hard to digest. They consequently linger in your gut, feeding your hungry gut bacteria. As they eat, gut bacteria release gas, causing bloating, flatulence, and stomach pain. Intestinal gas can also slow colonic transit – the amount of time it takes food to travel through the colon – leading to constipation.
In some cases, partially digested food additives can cause your colon to draw in extra water and/or prevent your colon from absorbing water. This is called osmotic diarrhea, and may be the reason why plant milks make you run to the bathroom.
Here is a list of the most common food additives in plant-based milk:
acacia gum, canola oil, carob bean gum, carrageenan, cellulose gum, dicalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, disodium phosphate, gellan gum, guar gum, gum arabic, inulin, locust bean gum, monosodium phosphate, “natural” flavors, palm oil, phosphoric acid, rapeseed oil, soybean oil, soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum
Over time, eating lots of food additives disturbs regulatory pathways in your intestines, triggering the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory disorders. Regularly eating food additives can also disrupt your gut microbiome – the community of microorganisms living in your gut. An imbalanced gut microbiome is a leading driver of inflammation in the body, and associated with the onset and progression of several chronic diseases.
In summary, if you are looking lactose-free milk powder that will not upset your stomach, you have come to the right place. Our lactose free powdered milk is made with 2 plant-based foods: oats and coconut. Together, these simple ingredients make a rich and creamy milk that you can drink straight from the glass, or add to your coffee without worrying about upsetting your stomach. Give our lactose-free milk powder a try to see for yourself.
“This stuff is seriously delish. I’ve been adding it to my smoothies instead of almond milk and will never go back! It’s rich and creamy and has a nice mild coconut flavor. I honestly have a hard time finding something to compare it to as it’s a huge upgrade from all of the plant milks I’ve tried.” – Sam
Dairy Free Milk Powders
the alternative:
Almond milk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid
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