It is a disaccharide composed of the monosaccharides glucose come from blood and galactose ( ??) synthesized in golgi apperatus in mammary gland both linked by glycosidic link. It is only found in milk in its natural state , synthesized in mammary gland. It is found in form of opaque solution. Less sweet than sucrose. (5% sucrose=10% lactose) (double). Low soluble--- crystalization Fermentation Maillard reaction In order to digest lactose, your body digestive tract produces the enzyme lactase. Lactase is produced by the small intestine and secreted to break down lactose into its simpler forms of sugar—glucose and galactose. These simple sugars are easily absorbed into the bloodstream and used as energy.