Hidden allergen names
Other names for milk and dairy on labels
Milk can appear under many names, especially as milk proteins (casein and whey) and milk sugar (lactose). These are the names ClearaScan looks for when milk and dairy is on your list.
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Names that can mean milk and dairy
Milk proteins
- casein
- caseinate
- sodium caseinate
- calcium caseinate
- whey
- whey protein
- lactalbumin
- lactoglobulin
- lactoferrin
- milk protein
Milk sugar
- lactose
Milk products
- butter
- buttermilk
- butterfat
- ghee
- cream
- curds
- custard
- yoghurt (yogurt)
- cheese
- milk solids
- milk powder
- skim or nonfat milk
- condensed milk
- evaporated milk
People with lactose intolerance often avoid lactose rather than all milk proteins; people with a milk allergy usually avoid all of them. Set your list to suit you.
How labels show allergens. In the UK, the 14 major allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list, for example in bold. In the US, the nine major allergens must be named on the label, in the ingredients or in a "Contains" statement. "May contain" warnings are voluntary in both countries.
Questions
Does ClearaScan catch these names for milk and dairy?
Yes. Add milk and dairy to an Ingredient Guard and ClearaScan looks for these names on every label it reads for that person.
Is this list complete?
No list can be. Always read the label, and ask your doctor or dietitian what you need to avoid.
Sources
- Food Standards Agency: Food allergy and intolerance advice for consumers
- US Food and Drug Administration: Food Allergies
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