date:May 22, 2012
countries is lactose-intolerant, said Callebaut in its release.
The frequency of lactose-intolerance is much higher in Southern European countries, Africa and Asia. This discrepancy promises a significant potential for the lactose-free food industry in those regions, it continued.
A spokesperson for Barry Callebaut told ConfectioneryNews.com that the extra precautions needed for lactose free production meant the end cost for the consumer was higher.
The spokesperson added that manufacturer