Why does Lactaid milk last longer in the fridge than regular milk?

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Why does Lactaid milk last longer in the fridge than regular milk?

2006-08-09 07:39:58 · 3 answers · asked by SD_04 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The bacteria that spoil the milk usually feed on the lactose. Without lactose, the bacteria can't proliferate, and without lactose they can't make lactic acid, the sour taste in spoiled milk.

2006-08-09 07:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe that the lactose has been pre-digested already.

2006-08-09 07:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the fat molecules are unprocessed and very stable.

2006-08-09 07:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by rooster2381 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋