How to Use lactose in a Sentence

lactose

noun
  • Because of the lactose, a thick sweetness smacks you right away.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Breast milk is of course far, far more complex than just casein and lactose.
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2020
  • The problem with lactose is that your body can only process so much of it at a time.
    — Peter Weber, The Week, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Reach for lactose-free milk, says Manaker.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Rather, the pallets are stocked with cartons of lactose-free milk.
    — Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 24 June 2022
  • In fact, some are often found in food products, such as lactose, peanut oil, and starch.
    — Popular Science, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Whey isolate and hydrolysate have less lactose.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Whey isolate and hydrolysate have less lactose.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • So, those with mild lactose intolerance should be okay with this one.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Plant proteins may lack some amino acids, but are lactose-free and vegan.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Plant proteins may lack some amino acids, but are lactose-free and vegan.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The cinnamon rolls are free of dairy, lactose, eggs or cholesterol.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 5 June 2019
  • Whey has all essential amino acids but contains lactose.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Whey has all essential amino acids but contains lactose.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • This lactose-free formula is a great way to add more protein to your diet.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • There’s no gluten, corn, wheat, lactose, or soy, so each one is suitable for dogs with allergies.
    — Christine Persaud, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cheese also contains lactose but in different amounts based on the type of cheese.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 24 July 2024
  • Polar bear milk has almost ten times as much fat and protein as cow's milk, almost no lactose.
    — Bob Gathany, AL.com, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Oat milk is a mildly sweet and creamy drink that is lactose-free and vegan-friendly.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Goat milk has a similar protein and lactose content to cow's milk.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The carbohydrate sources are corn syrup solids and lactose, and the protein comes from whey.
    — Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The waffle has an almost custard-like flavor, and is made with lactose-free kosher dairy.
    — Zareen Syed, chicagotribune.com, 5 Jan. 2022
  • That increase stands despite lactose-free dairy’s 5% increase in price in the past year.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • And these are the cheeses that are generally higher in lactose.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 June 2019
  • This means that the body can’t fully digest the sugar – lactose – in dairy products.
    — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
  • For dairy-free options, use lactose-free milk or swap to coconut milk for a coquito-like creaminess!
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Dec. 2025
  • These may include cutting back on lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
    — Markham Heid, Time, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The substance found at the scene was a mixture of heroin, fentanyl and lactose, police said.
    — Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, 18 July 2017
  • And depending on the brand and how it’s made, some whey protein powders may end up with more lactose than others.
    — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The company says the cinnamon rolls are free of dairy, lactose, eggs and cholesterol.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026

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