5 types of cheese you can eat despite lactose intolerance | The Times of India (2024)

Who doesn’t love gorging on cheesy treats, but for someone with lactose intolerance relishing cheesy treats may seem like a punishment. This is because eating cheese may trigger lactose intolerance and cause bloating, cramping and serious stomach discomfort. Well, the presence of milk and sugar make it difficult to digest, this is what causes sensitivity. Here are 5 types of cheese, which do not trigger intolerance as they have a low percentage of milk and sugar, which makes it easier to digest. Read on to find out…

This exotic cheese variety is often used in sandwiches, casseroles and homemade pizzas. This smooth and creamy cheese has a low lactose range of 0-2.1%, which is great for people with lactose intolerance.

Another common cheese variety used in salads, appetizers is a Blue cheese, which is great for people with lactose intolerance as it has around 0-2.5% lactose range. This cheese variety goes well with salads, sauces, and is great for gut health.

Swiss cheese has a low lactose range of 0-3.4%, this solid exotic cheese goes well with baked meat, sandwiches and wraps, which makes it a must-try for people looking for cheese varieties with low calories. However, it is best to practice moderation to enjoy gorging on cheese without any discomfort.

Sprinkling this dry/powdered cheese over pasta, soups or eggs can tweak the taste of any bland delicacy, but did you know this cheese is actually great for people on a low-lactose diet and does not trigger any pain or discomfort.

With around 0-2.2% lactose range, Gouda cheese is mostly sold as a smoked cheese variety, which is majorly used in salads, cheesy platters, puffs and along with grilled meat cuts. This cheese is light to digest and does not trigger discomfort.