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Amul

Amul Lactose Free Milk

Name: Amul Lactose Free Milk
Brand: Amul

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3lactose-freeno preservativesno added sugarfortifiedminimal ingredientsinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

100 g

Pack

250 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8901262151726

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Cleared · 3 ingredients shown

Cleared3 of 3 ingredients

Toned MilkCleared

Milk SolidsCleared

Enzyme (beta galactosidase)Cleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

5/7

claims fully supported

“Lactose Free”true

Raw label data confirms lactose content <0.01g per 100g, achieved via lactase enzyme treatment; this meets the internationally recognized threshold for 'lactose-free' labelling.

“Less than 0.01% Lactose”true

Extra information explicitly states lactoseContent: '<0.01g per 100g', consistent with this claim.

“Proprietary Food”unverified

No FSSAI product-category certificate or registration document specifying 'Proprietary Food' classification is present in the data; FSSAI licence number is confirmed but the regulatory sub-category cannot be verified from available information.

“Dietetic Food”unverified

No FSSAI notification or certificate identifying this product under the Dietetic Foods category (Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations) is present in the supplied data.

“Sterilized and Homogenized”true

The product is packed in Tetra Pak (aseptic packaging) with a 4-month ambient shelf life and needs no refrigeration until opened — both consistent with UHT sterilization and homogenization as standard processing steps for UHT milk.

“No preservatives added”true

Ingredient list contains only toned milk, milk solids, and lactase enzyme — no chemical preservative is present; label caveats also explicitly state 'No preservatives added'.

“No Added Sugar”true

Nutrition panel records addedSugar as 0.0g and no sweetening ingredient appears in the ingredient list. Note that enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose produces ~2.4g glucose and ~2.4g galactose per 100g, which are naturally occurring and not 'added' sugars; this is standard and not misleading provided the mechanism is understood.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Lactose reduced to <0.01g/100g — suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals
Good source of calcium: 145mg per 100g
Contains Vitamin A (75mcg) and Vitamin D (0.5mcg) per 100g
No preservatives added
No added sugar; zero trans fat
Only three simple ingredients — no synthetic additives

Working against

Contains 2.0g saturated fat per 100g — watch cumulative intake
Lactose hydrolysis yields ~4.8g free sugars (glucose + galactose) per 100g
Not suitable for cow's milk protein allergy — full bovine protein matrix retained
Cow's milk proteins present; unsuitable as primary drink for infants under 12 months

Who should approach with care

Infants — Cow's milk in any form is not recommended as the primary drink for infants under 12 months due to insufficient iron, high renal solute load, and risk of displacing breast milk or formula, per FSSAI and global paediatric guidance.

Kidney Disease — Toned milk and milk solids are significant sources of phosphorus, potassium, and protein, all of which often require restriction in chronic kidney disease; individual dietitian guidance is essential.

Phenylketonuria — Milk solids contain phenylalanine-rich casein and whey proteins; individuals with PKU must account for the phenylalanine contribution within their strictly controlled low-phenylalanine diet.

Other — Individuals with confirmed cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) must avoid this product entirely, as the full complement of casein and whey allergens is retained despite lactose removal.

Other — Individuals with known hypersensitivity to Aspergillus oryzae or Kluyveromyces lactis (the fungal/yeast organisms used to produce lactase commercially) should exercise caution, as EFSA (2022) documents rare allergic reactions linked to beta-galactosidase preparations.

The full analysis

Amul Lactose Free Milk is a three-ingredient dairy product—toned milk, milk solids, and the enzyme lactase—designed squarely for the large Indian population that struggles to digest regular milk. The lactase enzyme converts lactose into glucose and galactose (each ~2.4g/100g), which is why the product tastes slightly sweeter than regular milk despite zero added sugar; total carbohydrates remain unchanged at 4.8g/100g. It also delivers a solid 145mg calcium and a modest hit of Vitamin A and D per 100g, with no preservatives and no artificial additives. Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) and restrictions for infants and kidney-disease patients still apply because the protein and mineral matrix is intact—the key takeaway is that this product elegantly solves lactose intolerance without introducing any synthetic processing aids.

FSSAI licence

10012021000071

Manufacturer

Mother Dairy (A Unit of GCMMF Ltd.)

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched