Is Geisha chocolate lactose-free?
Geisha chocolate is one of Fazer’s most famous chocolate products, and it has been popular with Finns for decades. However, many people who suffer from lactose intolerance or are otherwise sensitive to lactose may wonder if Geisha chocolate is lactose-free. In this article, we will take a closer look at this question.
Geisha chocolate ingredients
Geisha chocolate mainly consists of milk chocolate and hazelnut filling. Milk chocolate usually contains milk or milk products that contain lactose. Here is the general ingredient list for Geisha Chocolate:
- Sugar
- Cocoa butter
- Whole milk powder
- Cocoa mass
- Vegetable oil (palm, shea)
- Hazelnut
- Fat-free milk powder
- Emulsifier (lecithin, soy)
- Natural aroma (vanilla)
As can be seen from the ingredient list, Geisha chocolate contains whole milk powder and skim milk powder, both of which contain lactose. This means that Geisha chocolate is not lactose-free.
Alternatives for lactose intolerant
If you suffer from lactose intolerance, but still want to enjoy chocolate, there are several lactose-free options. Many chocolate manufacturers now offer lactose-free or low-lactose products. Here are some options:
- Fazer’s lactose-free chocolates: Fazer also offers lactose-free chocolate products, such as Fazer’s Blue lactose-free milk chocolate.
- Vegan chocolates: Vegan chocolates do not contain dairy products, so they are naturally lactose-free. For example, iChoc and Vego are popular vegan chocolate brands.
- Dark chocolates: Most dark chocolates do not contain milk, so they are often lactose-free. However, it is worth checking the ingredients list to make sure that the product does not contain dairy products.
Summary
Geisha chocolate is not lactose-free, as it contains whole milk powder and skimmed milk powder, which contain lactose. However, there are several options for those who are lactose intolerant, such as lactose-free chocolates, vegan chocolates and dark chocolates. If you are unsure about the lactose content of a product, always check the ingredient list or contact the manufacturer.
Sources:
Fazer Geisha product information
Fazer Lactose-free Milk Chocolate
