Why does lactose free milk have a longer shelf life than regular milk?

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2006-12-06 14:52:32 · 4 answers · asked by BARBARA D 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

Lactose it a type of sugar. Certain bacteria that likes this sugar can't live in it.

2006-12-06 15:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no lactose = less food for bacteria to grow on, which means the lactose-free milk will spoil at a slower rate.

2006-12-06 15:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Once the lactose is broken down, The milk is Ultra High Temperature Pasteurised (UHT). and packaged under near sterile conditions.

2006-12-06 15:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dairyman Brian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no milk fat to spoil

2006-12-06 14:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋