The Secrets to Decoding Labels
Thanks to the processed foods industry, dairy in various forms lingers within many unexpected foods on our grocery store shelves. Even for the most diligent label readers the “secret code” words used...
View ArticleUnderstanding Kosher
Our title may be a bit deceiving, as I don’t believe I could completely explain the confusing world of Kosher certification in a single web page. However, for the sake of dairy free and Kosher...
View ArticleHidden Dairy: Foods, Medication, and Beyond
There are the obvious dairy foods such as cow’s milk (chocolate, whole, skim, malted, evaporated, etc.), buttermilk, half and half, cream, butter, cheese, ice cream, milk shakes, and yogurt. However,...
View ArticleThe Dairy Ingredient List
Here it is – Our handy guide to identifying milk ingredients on food labels, from the obvious to the downright obscure! The list below is from my book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk...
View ArticleWhat are “May Contain” Allergy Statements and What They Mean for You
It probably happens nearly every time you go to the grocery store. You pick up a product that looks dairy free or even states “vegan” on the label, and turn it over to see a statement like “may contain...
View ArticleDoes Soy Lecithin Contain Dairy? Separating Myth from Facts …
Over the years, I’ve had several readers email me with concerns about soy lecithin and milk. Most couldn’t remember where they had read about it, but finally, one person paid close attention, and was...
View ArticleWhat is Dairy Free? Today’s Definition and Navigating Other Terms
It seems like a simple question, and it does have a simple answer. But there are many reasons why people can get confused, particularly as marketing vocabulary and product development expand. So what...
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