Do They Add Sugar to Cheese? Separating Natural Sweetness from Additives
                                
                                
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                                Over 70% of people of European descent can digest lactose into adulthood, a genetic adaptation that occurred over thousands of years. When it comes to the question, "Do they add sugar to cheese?", the answer is complex and depends heavily on the type of cheese, distinguishing between naturally occurring lactose and intentional additives.