Why Lactaid® Ice Cream?
• Regular ice cream contains 6-9 grams of lactose per serving - almost as much as milk (which has 10-12 grams)
• Even a small amount of regular ice cream can cause lactose intolerant people to have digestive problems - including gas, bloating or diarrhea
• 20% of Americans have difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar found in dairy products
While lactose intolerance is common among some 21% of Caucasians, it is especially common among other ethnic groups including Asians (95%), Native Americans (79%), African Americans (75%), Jewish (70%), Hispanics (51 %)
• An estimated 25% of all households include a member who is lactose intolerant.
• About 2/3 of lactose intolerant consumers have reduced or eliminated dairy products from their diet
• These consumers say they miss ice cream the most!
• Lactaid Ice Cream makes it possible for lactose intolerant people to put ice cream back in their lives
• Patients and residents will be happy to have a choice in desserts once again
Product Features & Benefits
• Premium product quality
• Great taste - sweeter is better in ice cream, and the Lactaid enzyme breaks down lactose and makes the product naturally sweeter
• Naturally easy to digest for lactose intolerant as well as all clients/patients/residents
• Completes the line of ice cream offering