Is Micro-Filtered Milk Lactose Free?
                                
                                
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                                According to manufacturers and dairy experts, standard microfiltration primarily removes bacteria and spores to extend shelf life, but it does not remove enough of the smaller lactose molecules to make milk lactose-free. In contrast, ultrafiltration or the addition of lactase enzyme is required to produce a low-lactose or lactose-free product.