
Miss Milk? Love It Again with Lactose-Free
You don’t have to settle for alternatives that just don’t measure up. Lactose-free milk delivers the same delicious taste and essential nutrients as regular milk—without the discomfort.
If you’ve had to give up milk because of lactose intolerance, you’re not alone. Many adults develop lactose intolerance later in life, missing out on the taste they love and the unmatched nutrition milk provides.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to settle for alternatives that just don’t measure up. Lactose-free milk delivers the same delicious taste and essential nutrients as regular milk—without the discomfort.
Wonder what all the hype is about? Let’s get into it!
What’s the Difference Between Regular Milk and Lactose-Free Milk?
Lactose-free milk is regular cow’s milk with its main sugar—lactose—either removed or broken down. This is typically done by either adding an enzyme called lactase, which breaks lactose into simpler sugars before pasteurization or through ultra-filtration. The human body makes its own lactase specifically to digest lactose, but not everyone makes enough, which causes lactose intolerance.
Why Do We Love It?
Lactose-free milk has everything we love about regular milk—fresh taste, rich creamy texture, nutritional value—just without the lactose. So it’s easy to enjoy, but easier to digest, a win-win for lactose intolerant folks.
It’s packed with essential vitamins, macro, and micronutrients. High-quality protein, calcium, and phosphorus support strong bones and teeth, and Vitamins D and A help boost immunity. With natural protein from whey and casein, lactose-free milk helps support muscle recovery and lean muscle development—perfect for pouring into a glass or blending into your smoothie for an extra protein boost!!
Crystal Lactose Free Milk also has the added benefit of a longer shelf life due to its ultra-pasteurization—hello, happy wallets! But just like regular milk, we recommend storing it in the central interior shelf of your fridge for maximum freshness. Avoid storing your milk in the door because it’s the least consistent part of a fridge, temperature-wise.
Another tasty tidbit is that despite having a similar sugar content, lactose-free milk tends to taste sweeter than regular milk. This is because the lactase enzymes break down the lactose into two individual sugars, making the milk appear to taste sweeter.
So if you or your kiddos have sensitive stomachs, or it’s been a while since you’ve enjoyed the great taste of real milk, lactose-free milk is a great alternative. Drink it by the glass, pour it on your favorite cereal, or enjoy it alongside a warm chocolate chip cookie.

What Makes Our Lactose-Free Milk Stand Out Among Other Brands?
As California’s oldest family-owned dairy, we believe the key to great tasting milk is the source. That’s why we deliver the freshest milk daily from local family-run farms. Our goal is to make the highest quality dairy affordable and accessible to our California communities.
And as a green-certified business, we’re committed to our sustainability efforts and high quality standards. Our dairy partners ensure their cows are treated with the deepest respect and never treated with the growth hormone rBST.
Plus, we offer three different varieties of lactose-free milk to suit your needs: Lactose-Free Whole Milk, Lactose-Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk, and Lactose-Free 1% Low Fat Milk.
Can Lactose-Free Milk be Substituted for Regular Milk in Cooking?
Absolutely! You can use lactose-free milk and regular milk interchangeably when it comes to cooking and baking. Use it to make creamy scrambled eggs, smoothies, mac and cheese, or even in chocolate pudding! It works exactly like regular milk.

Lactose-Free Milk Recipes
Check out some of our favorite recipes where lactose-free milk is an easy substitute for regular milk: