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butter

Oils & Fats

Is butter high in lactose?

Lactose status
Avoid

See lactose status for butter alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why lactose food checker matters

Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy products. People with lactose intolerance lack sufficient lactase enzyme to digest it, leading to bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort after consuming dairy.

  • Try lactose-free dairy products - they're real dairy with lactase added
  • Hard aged cheeses are naturally lower in lactose
  • Lactase enzyme supplements can help when eating dairy

Triggers

Histamine
Safe
Histamine Liberators
Safe
FODMAPs
Low
Fructans
Safe
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
High
Lactose
Avoid
Dairy Proteins
Moderate
Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
Safe
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Safe
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Safe
Tyramine
Safe
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Avoid
Low Fermentation
Avoid

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✗ Avoid
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✗ Avoid
DASH Diet
✓ Fit
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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Lactose Guide

Everything you need to know about lactose sensitivity and smart food choices.

Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy products. People with lactose intolerance lack sufficient lactase enzyme to digest it, leading to bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort after consuming dairy.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Lactose sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in lactose and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Lactose, consider these strategies:

  • 1Try lactose-free dairy products - they're real dairy with lactase added
  • 2Hard aged cheeses are naturally lower in lactose
  • 3Lactase enzyme supplements can help when eating dairy
  • 4Yogurt and kefir may be better tolerated due to probiotics
  • 5Your tolerance level is personal - some can handle small amounts

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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