It is quite the art. Always search the "contains" and "may contain" sections first. You will know quickly if you can't have the product in your hand and it will help you find what you can have faster. Breaking it down.
"Contain" section: If it says milk, cream, dairy/dairy products = avoid. Plain and simple.
"May contain" section: If it says may contain milk, cream, dairy = avoid. You want to avoid getting sick, even if it is a chance. It may seem a little extreme, but I think about it this way... If Health Cda recalls bad meat, are you going to eat it? No. I don't know about you, but I don't like being sick. It's just not a good feeling. Dependant on how severe your symptoms are when you eat dairy, do you seriously want to take the chance that you may be out somewhere enjoying yourself and... urgh! You don't feel well. Let's just leave it at I'm happy I have a wonderful boyfriend who is understanding because I have pulled this card for what seems to me like for the length of our relationship.
P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all!
It doesn't say either of the above Sweet, I can eat it! Not so fast...
Some manufacturers will not include a "contains" section on their label if within the list of ingredients, milk, cream, or lactose are clearly indicated. Ingredients to watch out for in the description: butter, buttermilk, buttermilk powder, casein, cheddar cheese, cheese, condensed milk, cream, cream cheese, lactose, milk, milk solids, modified milk ingredients, parmesan cheese, skim milk powder, sodium caseinate, sour cream, whey, yoghurt. For a full list, you can google it, but a handy thing to have is an allergy card. Superstore drug stores have little business card sized handouts that detail all ingredients that are a no-no. Perfect for untrainable friends and family members for having meals prepared for you.
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