Dairy
Also known as: dairy product, dairy products, dairy food, dairy foods, milk product
'Dairy' is a generic umbrella term that doesn't specify the actual ingredient. Milk is one of the FDA's nine major food allergens requiring labeling, and contains lactose which causes intolerance in a substantial fraction of adults globally.
What it is
Generic umbrella term for milk and milk-derived products (cheese, butter, cream, yogurt, whey, etc.).
Source of protein, fat, calcium, lactose; texture and flavor.
Why it's flagged
- Milk allergen
- Contains lactose
What regulators actually say
"The major food allergens identified by law are: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Milk is a major food allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Milk listed in EU Annex II of Regulation 1169/2011 as substance requiring declaration.
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