The recent introduction of Hollandia Lactose Free Easy-to-Digest Milk into the Nigerian market by Chi Limited has provided consumers who suffer from lactose intolerance the opportunity to continue to consume milk, and enjoy all its nutritional benefits without worrying about any side effects or inconveniences caused by the lactose in milk.
Lactose is a sugar that occurs naturally in dairy products, milk, yoghurts and some food items made with milk derivatives. Lactose intolerance occurs in people who cannot metabolize lactose properly because their digestive systems produce too little of an enzyme known as lactase required for digesting lactose in the body.
For these individuals, some common symptoms after the consumption of milk include diarrhea, flatulence or bloating, constipation, and/or abdominal pains. Due to the inconveniences experienced with consuming milk and dairy products, consumers who are lactose intolerant tend to avoid milk and its derivatives altogether. Recognizing this issue, Chi Limited, leaders in the Dairy category in Nigeria, launched Hollandia Lactose Free Easy-to-Digest Milk in October 2019.
So rather than eliminate milk from their diet, lactose intolerant consumers can switch to Hollandia Lactose Free Easy-to-Digest Milk.
Mr. Rotimi Olawale, a 30-year-old banker, could not hide his excitement after consuming Hollandia Lactose Free Easy-to-Digest Milk recently.
He explained: “In recent years, I noticed that consumption of some dairy products, especially milk, made me feel very uncomfortable and sometimes got me feeling sick for a few days. However, when I heard about the newly launched Lactose Free Milk from Hollandia, the Chivita company, I decided to give it a try.
“I was impressed by the taste. I also noticed that I didn’t experience any bloating or irregular bowel movements after consuming it. This was very different from my previous experiences with milk consumption. I wish the product had been available in the Nigerian market long before now,” he added.
Beatrice Okoli, a young lawyer who is very conscious about her diet and general lifestyle, had always suspected that her occasional bouts of flatulence were caused by her consumption of milk.
According to her, in order to avoid the resultant inconveniences from milk consumption, she reduced the frequency of milk consumption, taking milk only during weekends or when she could stay at home to attend to the side effects.
“In a bid to address my issue, I had tried many other milk alternatives which didn’t help me much. Many of the alternatives did not deliver a pleasant taste experience, and some actually made my condition worse. I managed the situation my own way until a friend advised me to try Hollandia Lactose Free Easy-to-Digest Milk recently. Although I was skeptical at first, I decided to give it a try.
And when I did, I had absolutely no reaction at all! I am so excited; I can enjoy drinking milk any day, any time, and in any way I like. My intolerance of milk is now a thing of the past!”
Hollandia Lactose Free Easy-to-Digest Milk is produced by Chi Limited, makers of Hollandia Drinking Yoghurt, Hollandia Evaporated Milk and the Chivita range of fruit juices.
