Rating of the best brands of lactose-free milk for 2024

Milk is one of the ten must-have foods. Immunity, dental health, bone health and skin beauty all depend on milk intake. Yoghurts, cottage cheese, kefir do not replace the substances present in this drink.

It contains:

1. 20 amino acids, of which 8 are irreplaceable;
2. vitamins B12, D, B2, A, Ca.

However, not all people can eat regular milk. The DairyRepohter news service, which is considered to be highly respected in the rating of agencies, claims that the dairy market will face a lactose-free upheaval over the next five years.

According to experts, the annual growth will amount to 16%. The turnover rate for non-dairy products is $ 20 billion.

Russian manufacturers are introducing drinks with or without lactose into their dairy product lines. The addition of L-phcidophilus used in fermented milk production is becoming an innovative approach.

Intolerance to regular milk

One of the main reasons for natural milk intolerance is the body's rejection of lactose. To assimilate milk sugar, it needs to be split into two components: galactose and glucose. The special enzyme lactase, which promotes cleavage, is either absent in adults or is not present in sufficient quantities.

A person with unsplit milk sugar that has entered the intestines is susceptible to disruption of the process of assimilation of the product and its fermentation.

In Russia, milk intolerance affects 20% to 80% of the population, depending on the region.

By the age of 20-30 in the average person, the activity of the enzyme in the body for the breakdown of milk sugar decreases.

Lactose deficiency is provoked by the presence of the following diseases in the patient:

• an infectious bowel disease;
• celiac disease;
• food allergies;
• inflammation of the small intestine.

The feeling of heaviness after taking dairy products is not a reason to remove them from the menu. For lovers of dairy products, lactose-free products have come to the rescue. All useful qualities are preserved, as well as the entire set of essential substances.

Correct selection criteria

Natural cow or vegetable

Dairy and plant-based milk are widely used by fans of a healthy lifestyle and nutrition. Lactose-free types of almond, coconut, rice, oat, soy milk are in wide demand.

Packaging, shelf life and storage conditions

If meals are organized with the inclusion of "lacto free" drinks, then when buying, you should pay for the shelf life and fat content.

You should carefully read the shelf life on the package before making a purchase.Otherwise, the quality can be dangerous.

For dairy drinks, the integrity of the packaging is especially important, since its violation changes the properties of the contents. The description of the characteristics contains information at what temperature the product should be stored. It is necessary to monitor the maintained storage temperature.

You should know! When transferring to a sparing diet for older relatives, you will need to taste several branded drinks before choosing the optimal one.

Lactose intolerance can be hereditary, so doctors advise avoiding the risks and possible side effects of the younger generation.

The best brands of lactose-free milk

Agrocomplex pasteurized lactose-free milk

Natural cow's milk is packaged in 0.9 liter bottles.

Agrocomplex
Packing, l	0.9
Type of packaging	bottle
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	3
fat	1.5
carbohydrates	2.3
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	35

• long shelf life - up to 21 days;
• pleasant taste;
• low in carbohydrates;
• low calorie content;
• does not have a sweetish taste.

• not present in all retail chains.

Izbenka

Lactose-free product - pasteurized milk is ideal for a healthy diet.

Izbenka
Packing, l	0.5
Type of packaging	Plastic jar
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	3
fat	3.5
carbohydrates	4.2
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	60

• increased absorption of the drink due to the separation of lactose into galactose + glucose;
• with full preservation of all useful properties;
• 8 days of shelf life indicates the absence of preservatives;
• is a dietary product.

• not in all retail chains.

Zdravushka

Sterilized natural lactose-free milk is intended for the dietary menu.

Zdravushka
Packing, l	1
Type of packaging	Plastic jar
Content in 100 g of product, g:
squirrel	3
fat	3.2
carbohydrates	4.7
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	60

• all useful properties and natural vitamins are preserved;
• suitable for the prevention of allergy and diabetes diseases;
• for people with lactose intolerance;
• online ordering.

• humble design.

The Cheburashkin brothers

Lactose-free product in ½ liter packaging, with a fat content of 4.6%, is highly popular. The farm brand separates the lactose through Biolactase.

The Cheburashkin brothers
Packing, liter	0.5
Fat percentage	4.6
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .;
squirrel	3
fat	3.6
carbohydrates	4.7
Calorie content, kcal	63-72

• pleasant taste;
• great quality;
• natural drink;
• suitable for adding to coffee;
• recommended for consumers suffering from lactose intolerance;
• easy assimilation;
• has a full range of beneficial qualities of cow's milk;
• acceptable price;
• recommended when making cocktails, baking.

• not available in all shops and supermarkets.

Valio

Pure milk from a Finnish manufacturer uses products of the Elit class - the highest category.

The company uses its own innovative technology based on membrane filtration, which allows you to completely remove lactose from milk while preserving its taste and useful properties.

Valio
Lactose, level - 0.01%
Fat percentage,%	3	1.5
Packing, liter	1	1
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	3,3	3,3
fat	3	1.5
carbohydrates	3.1	3.1
Calorie content, kcal	51	39

• the carbohydrate content is 40% lower;
• calorie content is 15% less;
• preservation of natural taste;
• the presence of all useful properties;
• comfortable digestion.

• increased price.

Arla natura

Ultra-pasteurized natural milk drink without lactose content.

Arla natura
Packing, liter	1.5
Fat percentage	4.6
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	3,5
fat	1.5
carbohydrates	2.5
Calorie content, kcal	40

• shelf life up to six months;
• from a Danish manufacturer;
• raw materials from high-quality European farms;
• with a full range of natural beneficial properties;
• according to buyers, there is no feeling of heaviness after use.

• 4 days storage after breaking the seal.

Parmalat Natura Premiuum Low Lactose

Milk with a low milk sugar content is UHT processed.

Parmalat natura
Packing, liter	1
Fat percentage	3.5
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	3
fat	3.5
carbohydrates	4.7
Calorie content, kcal	62
Colors on the package / fat level%	red / 3.5
	blue / 1.8
	green / 0.5

• meets production standards;
• can be stored for up to six months, subject to temperature standards;
• recommended for lactose intolerance;
• users note a special combination with coffee;
• children are shown to be added to breakfast cereals;
• more acceptable price compared to euro brands;
• suitable for preparing baby cereals;
• when ordering in bulk in the season of discounts, it is quite cheap;
• cappuccino fans vote only for this brand;
• convenient packaging of 1 liter and 0.2 liters;
• available in online orders;
• nice packaging design.

• sweetish taste;
• not always found on shelves.

Soy milk Bite

The beans soaked in water are ground in mashed potatoes, followed by squeezing the resulting juice. Thus, soy milk is obtained.

Bite - Low-calorie soy drink with sea salt is the ideal dietary component of the general menu.

Bite
Packing, liter	1
Fat percentage	1.8
Content in 100 gr. product, gr:
squirrel	3,6
fat	1.8
carbohydrates	1
Calorie content, kcal	36

• first-class soy milk;
• does not contain GMO, sugar, lactose, gluten;
• good taste;
• ideal for coffee;
• stylish packaging design;
• shelf life one year;
• convenient liter packaging;
• very helpful.

• not.

Oat milk Ne Moloko

The cooking process consists of mixing crushed oats in water, with the addition of calcium, minerals and vitamins.

Despite its name "not milk", the oatmeal cocktail may well replace the milk drink in its characteristics.

Ne moloko
Packing, liter	1
Fat percentage,%	3.2
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	1
fat	3.2
carbohydrates	6.2
Calorie content, kcal	60

• fiber content;
• neutrality of taste makes the drink suitable for preparing various dishes;
• affordable price;
• from a series of dietary products;
• high protein content;
• high coefficient of energy, nutritional value;
• Russian brand.

• in case of leakage, store for less than a day.

Coconut milk

A simple technology for making the product is mixing the ripened internal consistency of coconut with water.

Santa Maria Coconut Milk

Natural coconut milk contains a small amount of protein.

Santa Maria Coconut Milk
Packing, g	470
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	0,5
fat	17
carbohydrates	1.8

• recommended for the preparation of dietary meals;
• can be added when stewing meat dishes;
• has no sweet taste.

• high price.

FOKO Coconut milk drink all natural

Natural milk coconut drink with a good percentage of fat does not contain GMOs.

FOKO Coconut milk drink all natural
Packing, g	330
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	0,07
fat	3.4
carbohydrates	2.9
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	42

• improves immunity;
• controls blood cholesterol;
• affects the restoration and softening of the skin;
• B12 content activates tissue regeneration and the formation of healthy cells;
• the content of vitamins A and D serves to restore vision and simulate metabolic processes;
• affects the content of phosphorus, calcium by regulating their absorption.

• content in the composition of water 83%, sugar 2%.

Rice milk drink

The production technology is mixing water with rice flour.

For diabetics, the drink is sweetish, especially you should pay attention when choosing an additional inclusion in the composition of sugar.

Alpro RICE dolce

Rice drink does not contain sugars, gluten, lactose.

Alpro RICE dolce
Packing, l	1
Type of packaging	tetra pack
Presence in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	0,1
fat	1.3
carbohydrates	12.2
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	60

• with vanilla flavor;
• delicate and aromatic;
• recommended for vegans;
• with the addition of sea salt and sunflower oil.

• contains flavoring and gellan gum.

Green Milk Almond Professional

Rice-based milk with almond drink does not contain lactose and sugar.

Green Milk Almond Professional Unsweetened
Packing, l	1
Type of packaging	tetra pack
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	0,5
fat	1.5
carbohydrates	10
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	55

• natural composition of almond kernels and rice groats with the addition of water;
• with neutral pH;
• the presence of a stable fine foam for barista, drawing;
• with hazelnut scent;
• recommended for connoisseurs of vegetable milk;
• is the leader of the “repeat purchase” class;
• best quality / price correspondence.

• according to customer reviews, it is highly flavored.

Almond Milk - 137 Degrees Almond Milk Unsweetened

To obtain a drink, almond nuts are finely ground and intensively mixed with water. For the most part, these foods are additionally enriched with calcium.

Sugar-free natural milk belongs to the class of dietary products.

137 Degrees Almond Milk Unsweetened
Packing, l	1
Type of packaging	tetra pack
Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:
squirrel	1,2
fat	2.9
carbohydrates	1.2
Calorie content per 100 grams, kcal	36

• recommended for vegan food;
• contains unsaturated fats, which is a good nutrient;
• sugar, gluten, GMO free;
• with the addition of sunflower seeds;
• contains 13% almonds.

• high price.

The main characteristics in the fat and carbohydrate ratio, with the calorie level, can be assessed in a single table.

Brand name	Content in 100 gr. product, gr .:		Calorie content, kcal.
	Fats	Carbohydrates
Agrocomplex	1.5	2.3	35
Izbenka	3.5	4.2	60
Zdravushka	3.2	4.7	60
The Cheburashkin brothers	3.6	4.7	60
Valio	3	3.1	51
Arla natura	1.5	2.5	40
Parmalat natura	3.5	4.7	62
Bite	1.8	1	36
Ne moloko	3.2	6.2	60
Santa Maria Coconut Milk	1.7	1.8	32
FOKO Coconut milk drink all natural	3.4	2.9	42
Alpro RICE dolce	1.3	12.2	60
Green Milk Almond Rrofessional Unsweetened	1.5	10	55
137 Degrees Almond Milk Unsweetened	2.9	1.2	36

Conclusion

The number of people on the planet choosing a healthy lifestyle for themselves is increasing every day. Activity, creativity, positive attitude and, of course, proper nutrition. Dairy components must be present in the diet as a source of essential vitamins and minerals. Lactose-free milk is gaining popularity points and provides an opportunity to feel more vigorous, more confident, and freer.