Milk flagged in one scan
When a product declares milk as an allergen, you see it at the top of the product sheet. No need to read three lines of fine print.
Dairy free app
Going dairy-free is easier with an app that reads the label for you
Milk shows up as whey, casein, ghee or milk solids, even in bread and chips. Scan a barcode and Osana tells you where dairy is hiding, then helps you find a swap you will actually enjoy.
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Milk ingredients found
- Whey powderfrom milk
- Sodium caseinatefrom milk
What Osana does for your dairy-free routine
Dairy derivatives decoded
Caseinate, lactalbumin, butterfat: each ingredient comes with a short note, so milk-derived ingredients are easy to recognize.
How Osana helps your family go dairy-free
- 01
Scan what's in your pantry
Start with the usual suspects: bread, crackers, cereal and snacks. Dairy is often where you least expect it.
- 02
Spot the milk ingredients
Dairy check
- Oat base
- Butterfat
- Lactose
See the milk allergen and the dairy-derived ingredients, explained in plain English.
- 03
Find a dairy-free swap
Browse alternatives in the same category, including plant-based milks and yogurts, and compare their scores.
Dairy-free or lactose-free? Not the same thing
Both labels sound alike, but they solve different problems. Knowing which one you need saves a lot of time in the dairy aisle.
Dairy-free
- No milk, milk proteins or milk fats
- Made for a milk allergy or a vegan diet
- Check for caseinate in “non-dairy” products
Lactose-free
- Real milk with the lactose broken down
- Still contains whey and casein
- Can suit lactose intolerance, not a milk allergy
Other names for milk on a food label
Milk proteins
Casein, caseinates, whey, lactalbumin and lactoglobulin all come from milk. They matter most for a milk allergy.
Milk fats and solids
Butter, butterfat, ghee, cream and milk solids are dairy too, even when the word “milk” never appears.
Lactose and friends
Lactose is milk sugar. It matters for lactose intolerance, and it also shows up in some medicines and baked goods.
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Always double-check the package for severe allergies.
Dairy free app FAQ
How does the Osana dairy free app spot milk ingredients?
Osana shows milk when the product declares it as an allergen, and explains each dairy-derived ingredient like whey, casein or ghee in the ingredient breakdown.
Does lactose-free mean dairy-free?
No. Lactose-free products are still made from milk and contain milk proteins. They can suit lactose intolerance but not a milk allergy.
Is non-dairy the same as dairy-free?
Not always. Some “non-dairy” creamers contain caseinate, a milk protein. Scan the product and check the ingredient list.
Can Osana help me find a good plant-based milk?
Yes. Scan a plant-based milk to see its score and additives, and compare it with alternatives in the same category.
Is Osana available on iPhone and Android?
Yes, Osana is available on the App Store and on Google Play.
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Scan labels, spot hidden milk ingredients and discover dairy-free swaps with Osana.
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