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Whey Permeate

Also known as: milk permeate

Low concern

Whey permeate is a whole-food-derived dairy ingredient (essentially lactose with minerals). Main concerns are milk allergen declaration and high lactose content.

Found in

729 products

What it is

Lactose-rich liquid byproduct of whey ultrafiltration (after whey protein removal); often spray-dried.

Inexpensive dairy solid used to standardize lactose content in dairy products and confectionery.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
high lactose (issue for lactose-intolerant)

What regulators actually say

"Milk is one of the major food allergens identified by FALCPA and must be declared on packaged food labels."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Dairy ingredient; milk must be declared as a major allergen.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted dairy ingredient; milk is a declared allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

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