It does contain lactose.. Some cow's milk cheeses are considered lactose free (mostly the long time stored and hard ones).. but goat cheese… its not (at least none that I know of). Its all about the milk sugar. read more
Goat cheese is NOT lactose free. It is cheese and has lactose. There are some cheeses that have low levels of lactose. These include aged gouda, aged cheddar, parmigiano-reggiano, grana padano, mimolette, and romano. However, they do still have lactose. so if you are very lactose intolerant take a pill or just avoid eating them. read more
This explains why goat and sheep milk cheeses, which have smaller fat particles, are often easier to digest, despite the fact that the fresh milk from both animals has roughly the same amount of lactose as that from cows. read more
Lactose intolerance is a common issue, which makes identifying the products that contain lactose important for avoiding symptoms. While most people know that cow's milk and products derived from cow's milk contain a large amount of lactose, many people question whether goat's milk and, by extension, goat cheese contain lactose. read more