Milk Allergy Avoidance List Hidden Names for Milk Compiled by Debra A. Indorato RD, LDN, member of KFA’s Medical Advisory Team Foods covered by the FDA labeling laws that contain milk must be labeled in plain English to declare that it “contains milk.” However, there are many foods and products that are not covered by FDA allergen labeling laws, so it is still important to know how to read a label for milk ingredients. Products exempt from plain English labeling rules: foods that are not regulated by the FDA (tinyurl.com/KFA-FALCPA), cosmetics and personal care products, prescription and over-the-counter medications or supplements, pet food, toys and crafts. contain milk The following ingredients found on a label indicate the presence of milk protein. All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past. Milk — acidophilus milk, buttermilk, Custard Whey — acid whey, cured whey, buttermilk blend, buttermilk solids, Dairy product solids delactosed whey, demineralized whey, cultured milk, condensed milk, dried milk, hydrolyzed whey, powdered whey, dry milk solids (DMS), evaporated milk, Galactose reduced mineral whey, sweet dairy fat‐free milk, fully cream milk powder, Ghee whey, whey, whey protein, whey protein goat’s milk, Lactaid® milk, lactose free concentrate, whey powder, whey solids Half & Half milk, low fat milk, malted milk, milk Yogurt (regular or frozen), Hydrolysates — casein hydrolysate, derivative, milk powder, milk protein, yogurt powder milk solids, milk solid pastes, nonfat milk protein hydrolysate, protein dry milk, nonfat milk, nonfat milk solids, hydrolysate, whey hydrolysate, pasteurized milk, powdered milk, sheep’s whey protein hydrolysate may contain milk milk, skim milk, skim milk powder, sour Ice cream, ice milk, sherbet Natural flavoring milk, sour milk solids, sweet cream Flavoring buttermilk powder, sweetened condensed Lactalbumin, lactalbumin phosphate milk, sweetened condensed skim milk, Lactate solids Caramel flavoring whole milk, 1% milk, 2% milk Lactyc yeast High protein flour Butter — artificial butter, artificial butter Lactitol monohydrate Lactic acid (usually not a problem) flavor, butter, butter extract, butter fat, Lactoglobulin Lactic acid starter culture butter flavored oil, butter solids, dairy butter, natural butter, natural butter flavor, Lactose “Non-dairy” products may contain casein whipped butter Lactulose Rice cheese Casein & caseinates — ammonium Milk fat, anhydrous milk fat Soy cheese caseinate, calcium caseinate, hydro- Nisin preparation lyzed casein, iron caseinate magnesium Nougat caseinate, potassium caseinate, sodium should be safe caseinate, zinc caseinate Pudding These milk derivatives should be safe for Quark Cheese — cheese (all types), cheese most individuals with milk allergy, but flavor (artificial and natural), cheese food, Recaldent check with your doctor before using. cottage cheese, cream cheese, imitation Rennet, rennet casein Lactoferrin cheese, vegetarian cheeses with casein Tagatose (Naturlose®) Simplesse® (fat replacer) Cream, whipped cream Sour cream, sour cream solids, Curds imitation sour cream PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY For more detailed information and a list of resources, please visit KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. Rev. March 2015 Copyright ©2014, Kids With Food Allergies, a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), all rights reserved. TRAVEL-SIZE CARDS Milk Allergy Avoidance List Hidden Names for Milk Compiled by Debra A. Indorato RD, LDN, member of KFA’s Medical Advisory Team TAKE ALL FOOD ALLERGIES SERIOUSLY • TRACE AMOUNTS OF FOOD CAN CAUSE A REACTION Foods covered by the FDA labeling laws that contain milk must be labeled in plain English to declare that it “contains milk.” However, there are many foods and products that are not covered by FDA allergen labeling laws, so it is still important to know how to read a label for milk ingredients. Products exempt from plain English labeling rules: foods that are not regulated by the FDA (tinyurl.com/KFA-FALCPA), cosmetics and personal care products, prescription and over-the-counter medications or supplements, pet food, toys and crafts. CUT contain milk MAY CONTAIN MILK Butter Half & Half Milk, milk fat Artificial flavoring Lactic acid, lactic acid Casein & Hydrolysates Nisin preparation Natural flavoring starter culture caseinates Ice cream, ice milk, Nougat Caramel flavoring “Non-dairy” products Flavoring Rice cheese, soy cheese Cheese sherbet Pudding High protein flour Cream, whipped Lactalbumin Quark cream Lactate solids Recaldent Curds Lactyc yeast Rennet All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past. Custard Lactitol Simplesse® Dairy product monohydrate Sour cream solids For more detailed information and a list of resources, Lactoglobulin Whey please visit: KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. Galactose Lactose Yogurt Copyright ©2014, Kids With Food Allergies, A Division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Ghee Lactulose FOLD America, all rights reserved. Rev. March 2015 contain milk MAY CONTAIN MILK Butter Half & Half Milk, milk fat Artificial flavoring Lactic acid, lactic acid Casein & Hydrolysates Nisin preparation Natural flavoring starter culture caseinates Ice cream, ice milk, Nougat Caramel flavoring “Non-dairy” products Flavoring Rice cheese, soy cheese Cheese sherbet Pudding High protein flour Cream, whipped Lactalbumin Quark cream Lactate solids Recaldent Curds Lactyc yeast Rennet All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past. Custard Lactitol Simplesse® Dairy product monohydrate Sour cream For more detailed information and a list of resources, solids Lactoglobulin Whey please visit: KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. Galactose Lactose Yogurt Copyright ©2014, Kids With Food Allergies, A Division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Ghee Lactulose FOLD America, all rights reserved. Rev. March 2015 contain milk MAY CONTAIN MILK Butter Half & Half Milk, milk fat Artificial flavoring Lactic acid, lactic acid Casein & Hydrolysates Nisin preparation Natural flavoring starter culture caseinates Ice cream, ice milk, Nougat Caramel flavoring “Non-dairy” products Flavoring Rice cheese, soy cheese Cheese sherbet Pudding High protein flour Cream, whipped Lactalbumin Quark cream Lactate solids Recaldent Curds Lactyc yeast Rennet All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past. Custard Lactitol Simplesse® Dairy product monohydrate Sour cream For more detailed information and a list of resources, solids Lactoglobulin Whey please visit: KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. Galactose Lactose Yogurt Copyright ©2014, Kids With Food Allergies, A Division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Ghee Lactulose FOLD America, all rights reserved. Rev. March 2015 PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY For more detailed information and a list of resources, please visit KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. Rev. March 2015 Copyright ©2014, Kids With Food Allergies, a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), all rights reserved. .