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Sheep'S Whey

Also known as: Sheep's milk serum

Low concern

Sheep's whey is a traditional dairy ingredient. It contains milk allergens (whey proteins) and lactose; milk is a major allergen requiring labeling.

Found in

3 products

What it is

Liquid byproduct of sheep milk cheese making; rich in whey proteins and lactose.

Protein and lactose source; flavor and texture in cheese, beverages, and baked goods.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
lactose intolerance

What regulators actually say

"The eight major food allergens identified by FALCPA are: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Recognized dairy ingredient; milk listed as major allergen under FALCPA

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; milk listed as allergen in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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