Cheese facts! Cheddar cheese, along with many other aged cheeses, are lactose free – or almost.
ChatGPT explains the why:
Cheddar has very little lactose because:
- Most of it is removed with the whey
- Bacteria ferment the rest
- Aging destroys what’s left
That’s why aged cheddar is often considered naturally lactose-free — even though it technically started with lactose like all dairy.
