Alternative Names for Milk and Helpful Links

Note:
This content was accurate at the time of posting, but it is possible that it is outdated at the time of your viewing.  Please, do NOT let this information replace the advice of your doctor/allergist.  ALWAYS follow their instructions and recommendations over mine.  

Also,
CHECK LABELS EVERY TIME, EVEN IF YOU'VE BOUGHT A PRODUCT A MILLION TIMES BEFORE!

Ingredients change often, companies change hands, and policies change.  What once was safe, can now be unsafe.  For your own health and safety, please make it a habit of ALWAYS reading the ingredients of EVERYTHING before you buy it.

Also, if you notice that I have a product listed as "safe" for your particular allergen/sensitivity needs, PLEASE let me know so that I can update my information.  I strive to keep things current, but I do miss things from time to time.  Your help in this matter is invaluable to provide the most current information to my readers.  

Thank you so much!

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As with all food allergens, check EVERY label, EVERY time, EVEN IN NON-FOODS!!  Milk is a very popular ingredient in soaps, lotions, shaving creams, etc. because it is "natural" and "creamy".  It is always better to be safe than sorry!  Milk can also be found in items like finger paint and dustless chalk, so make sure to check out those arts and craft supplies (especially those marked "non-toxic")  for milk/dairy before using them!

Alternative Names for Milk

1. ANYTHING with milk in the name
      
2. ANYTHING with butter in the name
      
3. ANYTHING with casein or caseinate in the name
      
4. ANYTHING with cheese in the name
       
5. ANYTHING with cream in the name
      
6. ANYTHING with dairy in the name
      
7. ANYTHING with hydrolysate in the name
      
8. ANYTHING with whey in the name
     
9. ANYTHING with yogurt in the name
     
10. ANYTHING with formage in the name
       
11. Curds
       
12. Custard
       
13. Galactose
       
14. Ghee
      
15. Half and half
      
16. Lactalbumin
     
17. Lactalbumin phosphate
      
18. Lactate solids
      
19. Lactate starter
      
20. Lactyc yeast
       
21. Lactitol monohydrate
      
22. Lactoglobulin
      
23. Lactose
       
24. Lactulose
      
25. Nisin preparation
       
26. Nougat
      
27. Pudding
       
28. Quark
       
29. Recaldent
       
30. Rennet
      
31. Rennet casein
       
32. Simplesse (fat replacer)
      
33. Dairy-Lo (fat replacer)
      
34. Opta (fat replacer)
      
35. Whipped topping
      
36. Lactobum
      
37. Lactobum phosphate
     
38. Sour solids
      
39. PROSPEC MI (used at the dentist)
      
40. Solids*
       
41. Sherbet or sherbert*
      
42. Enriched flour*
       
43. Natural flavoring*
      
44. Flavoring*
      
45. Artificial butter flavoring*
       
46. Caramel flavoring*
      
47. High protein flour*
       
48. Lactic acid*
      
49. Lactic acid starter culture*
      
50. "Non-dairy" products (may contain casein)*
      
51. Rice cheese*
      
52. Soy cheese*
       
53. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein*
      
54. Lactobacillus*
      
55. Margarine*
      
56. Prebiotics*
      
57. Calcium*
      
58. Sodium Steatoyal*
      
59. Lactoferrin**
       
60. Tagatose (Naturlose)**

*These foods/items MAY contain milk, but don't always, and were included in this list for those who are highly sensitive and to be above board for those who need to be more cautious.   If you see these ingredients, do not consume these ingredients or use them until you have checked with the manufacturer to see if they contain milk or not.
  

**These foods/items are GENERALLY safe for those with milk allergies, but were included in this list for those who are highly sensitive and to be above board for those who need to be more cautious.  Check with your doctor/allergist before using/consuming, especially if your allergy is severe.

Please note that the food labeling in the USA has come a long way, and the FDA now requires that the top 8 major allergens be clearly marked.  That means that if an item is derived from milk, eggs, seafood, fish, soy, wheat, peanuts or tree nuts, it needs to say that somewhere on the label.  However, this only applies to foods produced in the USA at this time and there are some ingredients that the FDA considers "safe" for everyone - even those with food allergens.  For example, soy lecithin and soy oil are considered "safe" by the FDA, so occasionally those ingredients will fall under things like "natural flavors" or even be in the ingredients' label of an item marked "soy-free".   It is my hope that labeling laws will eventually be 100% transparent, but until then, calls to manufacturers need to be made from time to time, and you will need to read labels EVERY SINGLE TIME to make sure a food fits your allergen needs.  This information is not meant to scare or overwhelm you, but to inform you so that you can be aware.  Awareness is power, and it can help bring great change!  If you ever need help with anything in regard to your or a loved one's food allergies, please don't hesitate to email me, and I'll help you find the right resources to help you on your journey. 

A special thank you to Kids With Food Allergies for providing most of the information for this list!

Helpful Milk/Dairy-Free Links:

• For a list of broths, stocks and bouillons that are milk/dairy-free, click here.
    
• Required Reading With Food Allergies or Celiac Disease

• Kids With Food Allergies' Milk Allergy Avoidance List with free print-outs.  Kids With Food Allergies is an amazing website in general!  They do product recalls, lots of research info and more!  I strongly recommend following them.
     
• Go Dairy Free, especially their Dairy Ingredient List page.
    
• Avoiding Milk Protein, especially this page.
    
• Enjoy Life is a great company that has dairy-free and top 8 free products.  I highly recommend them!
   
• Puritan's Pride has a lot of vitamins that are milk-free and/or otherwise allergy friendly.
    
• AvoidingMilkProtein.com has some great multiple food allergy blogs listed, as well as lots of specific info to particular food allergies. A great site for more info on avoiding allergens and finding information.
      
• Snack Safely is a great place to quickly check to see if your potential snack is safe or not for your allergens.
      
• Natural Candy Store has some great candy that is free of the top 8 allergens!
    
• Buiced claims to have vitamins that are non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and caffeine-free.  Basically, they say their product is top 8 free.
    
• Ceela Naturals has "gluten, soy, nut, dairy, cruelty free vegan skin care".  To read my review on some of these products, go here.
    
• Bob's Red Mill has a great Dairy Free Substitutions for Cooking article that you can read here.
     
• There are also lots of resources online that you can find via Google or Bing.  Just type in phrases like "alternative names for milk" or "milk-free recipes" and you will get a plethora of sites!

If you have any more sites or information for me to add, please leave a comment below or email me.  Thanks! :)