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If we are talking about distinguishing between the two solutions then,

Carry out a Benedict's test on both solutions;

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Lactose solution would give a brick-red/brown precipitate (positive test)

Sucrose solution would give negative test result while sucrose is a non-reducing sugar which does not react with Benedict's reagent.

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Lactic acid is a chemical compound produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles, while lactose is a sugar found in milk. Lactic acid contributes to muscle fatigue, while lactose can cause digestive issues in individuals with lactose intolerance.

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Lactose and arctic acid are two quite different things.

Lactose is the sugar found in milk. Lactic acid is the result of bacteria breaking down and fermenting the lactose. As well as being found in yoghurt, it is also found in other foods such as bread and beer. Lactic acid is also an acid that builds up in the human body during times of strenuous activity.

If someone is lactose intolerant, the presence of lactic acid in food is unlikely to cause the same problems.

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Lactose is a type of sugar found only in milk. Lactase is an enzyme found in the lining of the small intestine that allows the breakup of lactose into glucose and galactose.

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Is lactose in lactic acid?

No. Lactic acid is a different molecule than lactose. Molecular Formulas: Lactic Acid- C3H6O3 Lactose- C12H22O11 In addition, lactose is a sugar molecular while, as you may guess, lactic acid is an acid. When raw milk turns sour or becomes curdled, lactic acid bacteria are fermenting lactose into lactic acid.


Does lactose free milk contain lactic acid or when it ferments is lactic acid produced?

As far as I know lactose free milk does not contain lactic acid. They put in lactase to 'destroy' the lactose, which makes it lactose free! So no, and it probably won't be produced either. I hope this helps!


Where can you find Lactic acid?

It's in milk and other things with lactose.


Latin word for lactose acid?

In Latin, the word for lactic acid is "acidum lacticum."


What can't you eat with lactose intolerance?

lactic acid.


Can lactic acid come from rice milk?

No, lactic acid is typically produced during the fermentation process of dairy milk or other lactose-containing products by lactic acid bacteria. Rice milk, being plant-based, does not contain lactose and therefore does not produce lactic acid in the same way.


Is lactic acid lactose free?

Yes, they are completely different things.


Can Lactic Acid in food affect someone who is Lactose intolerant?

I think the lactic acid will bother you but not as bad as drinking a straight glass of milk.


What has more acid than yogurt?

I'm not sure but, Lemon,Vinegar and lactic acid is in cheese..


What type of acid does milk contain?

Milk contains lactic acid. This is a type of organic acid that is produced by bacteria during the fermentation of lactose in milk.


What are the raw materials of lactic acid fermentation?

The raw materials required for lactic acid fermentation are simple sugars, such as glucose or lactose, and lactic acid bacteria. These bacteria convert the sugars into lactic acid through a process called fermentation.


Type of bacteria that digests the milk sugar lactose?

The answer is Lactic acid