What is Milk Found In?
Milk is used in a huge variety of foods. Learning what foods you need to steer clear of will depend on how severe your allergy is.
Labelling
Since November 2005, food labelling laws ensure all pre-packed food sold in the UK and European Union (EU) lists any milk or milk based products they contain. This includes cow, goat, sheep and buffalo milk. This is very helpful – just beware there may be some food still on the shelves that was produced before November 2005. You also need to be wary of food that has been imported from outside the UK and EU.
Commonly Listed Names
- Milk
- Milk powder
- Skimmed milk powder
Unusual Names Of Milk And Milk Derivatives
- Casein – a milk protein
- Caseinate
- Sodium caseinate
- Hydrolysed casein
- Whey – a milk protein
- Whey protein
- Whey syrup sweetener
- Demineralised whey
- Butter fat
- Buttermilk
- Butter oil
- Curds
- Delactosed
- Dried milk
- Sour milk solids
- Hydrolysed milk protein
- Lactalbumin
- Lactalbumin phosphate
- Lactate
- Lactose – only those with a very severe milk allergy need to avoid lactose
- Lactoferrin
- Lactoglobulin
- Milk derivative/fat/protein – general name for any ingredient that may contain milk and can be found labelled on baked goods, processed meats or sweets
Dr Adam Fox,
Tanya Wright , BSc hons, HPC registered,
Ria Campbell,
Ingredients and information are subject to frequent changes beyond our control – always be vigilant and seek medical advice if you have special dietary requirements.
