From Italy, the cradle of cappuccino, the recommendation is not to drink it after 11 in the morning.
Cappuccino is a popular drink that is highly sought after all over the world, although its cradle is definitely in Italy. It is precisely in that country where, in addition A rule is born that recommends not tasting this delicious drink after 11:00.
Although there is no totally clear reason why not drink it after that time, in a website post Gizmodo this suggestion appears to be unrelated to caffeine or its effects, but rather with the other ingredient: milk.
The downside with milk is, according to the article, because drinking it could cause problems with digestion if consumed at a time other than the first in the morning. As milk is the ingredient in conflict, in the Italian country it is not only advisable to choose a cappuccino after 11:00, but any other drink that contains milk.
Gizmodo mentions that in Italy in particular there is practically a whole culture around digestion And it is a topic that is talked about very seriously, which is why all kinds of recommendations arise, some more judicious than others.
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But is there really a reason why cappuccinos are not recommended after 11:00? Youtuber James Hoffmann mentions in a video that this suggestion comes from Italy because this country is particularly lactose intolerant.
Lactose intolerance is usually caused by a deficiency in the body of an enzyme called lactase. People who are lactose intolerant cannot digest the sugar (lactose) in milk. As a result, they have diarrhea, gas, and bloating after ingesting dairy products.
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It is calculated that between 65 to 70 percent of adults have trouble absorbing lactose properly. The percentage changes from country to country, and even from region to region. Europe is not particularly lactose intolerant. At least not in the north. Denmark, Ireland or Sweden have Lactose intolerance rates as low as 4%.
The population of southern countries like Italy they have higher rates of lactose malabsorption. In fact, 73% of Italians absorb lactose poorly, and the phenomenon is even greater in the southern half of the country. The cause may have to do with the weather. Cattle are not as common in hot regions where grass to feed cows is scarcer and temperatures make it difficult to conserve milk.
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Given that, although in Italy, the cradle of cappuccino, it is not recommended to take it after 11:00, if in reality you do not have any problem with lactose, there is no harm in drinking it at any time. (I)
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