Lactose is a disaccharide sugar derived from galactose and glucose. It is a non-fermentable sugar also known as Milk Sugar. Lactose adds a residual sweetness to the finished beer.||It is traditionally used when making Sweet Stouts or as they are more commonly known, Milk or Cream Stouts.||Lactose can also be used as a natural sweetener in other beverages such as wine and cider.||*** Not suitable for those with a Lactose Intolerance ***