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Sweet Whey Powder

Low concern

Sweet whey powder is a conventional dairy ingredient regulated under FDA standards. Milk is a major allergen requiring declaration; lactose may be an issue for those with lactose intolerance.

Found in

346 products

What it is

Dried whey from cheesemaking after enzymatic coagulation; primarily lactose, whey proteins, and minerals.

Dairy ingredient for baking, beverages, and processed foods.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
lactose content

What regulators actually say

"Whey is the fluid obtained by separating the coagulum from milk, cream, or skim milk in cheesemaking."

21 CFR 184.1979 — ecfr.gov

"Milk is a major food allergen requiring declaration."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity (21 CFR 184.1979); milk allergen declaration required.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted conventional food; milk allergen declaration required.

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