Lactose intolerance/allergy

[yellowshoes55]

Hi.

I am also new to the forum. I have read heaps of forums. Hubby & I are planning to do the Camino May, 2014.

I am lactose intolerant. I will bring 1litre of Zymil UHT (lactose free) for a daily coffee. I can use Lacteeze tablets, but they are very hit and miss. Much prefer, if available, fresh milk. Can anyone tell me if Lactose free milk is readily available in Spain. What name would it be labelled as.

Of course, I am able to consume all the local cheese except the very soft ones. But limits other things I can eat - no cakes as they usually made on milk or have cream in them. Dark chocolate only.

Love the forums and sillydoll's replys.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

you can buy lactose-free milk in larger supermarkets, labeled "Sin Lactosa." Usually it is in liter-size cartons, UHT-treated to make it shelf-stable. Once opened, it requires refrigeration.

I have an apparent lactose problem with cow´s milk, but happily many of the cheeses available in northern Spain are made of sheep´s milk (and sometimes goat.) I have never had a bad reaction to them, and they are very widely available. Cuajada, a nice custard dessert, is also often made with sheep´s milk, but you have to ask. (sheep´s milk is "leche de oveja.")

Buen camino!
Reb

 

[yellowshoes55]

Thanks heaps Rebekah.

Appreciate the help.