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Lactose free vs lactose-free

Both "lactose free" and "lactose-free" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Lactose free" is used when describing a product or food that does not contain lactose, while "lactose-free" is used as an adjective before a noun to describe the same thing.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 611 views

Lactose free

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing a product or food that does not contain lactose.

This phrase is used to indicate that a product or food does not contain lactose, making it suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Examples:

This milk is lactose free.
I need to buy some lactose free cheese for my friend who is lactose intolerant.

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What is it? A lactose free diet means eating foods that have no lactose. Lactose is a sugar that is a normal part of milk products. Some people do not break down ...
Naturally Lactose-Free. It may sound too good to be true, but the truth is the natural aging process of cheesemaking breaks down the lactose in milk. So, aged ...
Lactose intolerance is the inability of adults and children to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk .... They may be distinguished in diagnosis by giving lactose- free milk, producing no symptoms in the case of lactose intolerance, but the same ...
Lactose-free diet: all lactose products must be eliminated, including foods that are prepared with milk, both at home and in commercially packaged foods.

Alternatives:

dairy free
no lactose
free from lactose
without lactose
lactose removed

lactose-free

This phrase is correct and commonly used as an adjective before a noun to describe a product or food that does not contain lactose.

This phrase is used before a noun to describe a product or food that is free from lactose, indicating that it is suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Examples:

I bought some lactose-free yogurt for my breakfast.
The restaurant offers lactose-free options for customers with dietary restrictions.

Show examples from the web [+]

What is it? A lactose free diet means eating foods that have no lactose. Lactose is a sugar that is a normal part of milk products. Some people do not break down ...
Naturally Lactose-Free. It may sound too good to be true, but the truth is the natural aging process of cheesemaking breaks down the lactose in milk. So, aged ...
Lactose intolerance is the inability of adults and children to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk .... They may be distinguished in diagnosis by giving lactose- free milk, producing no symptoms in the case of lactose intolerance, but the same ...
Lactose-free diet: all lactose products must be eliminated, including foods that are prepared with milk, both at home and in commercially packaged foods.

Alternatives:

dairy-free
no lactose
free from lactose
without lactose
lactose removed

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