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Start with the exact product
Scan the barcode in Osana to review its available ingredients. A plain version and a flavored version can have very different ingredient lists.
Know what dairy-free means for you
A dairy free app for more than the milk aisle
From a coffee creamer to a lunchbox snack, milk ingredients can show up where you least expect them. Osana Scan helps you look through food ingredients and compare products with your dairy-free routine in mind.
Osana cannot measure lactose content or confirm the absence of milk proteins. For milk allergy, check the current package and follow your allergy care plan.
Your label-checking checklist
Milk ingredientsWhey & caseinLactose-free explained
A little clarity, one label at a time
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Check milk-derived names
Review the label for milk, whey, casein, cream, butter and milk powder. Use the milk allergen declaration as an additional check where applicable.
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Compare your next option
Review an alternative's ingredients and nutrition before choosing it. A plant-based drink or snack may introduce a different ingredient you need to avoid.
Milk ingredients are not always called milk
These are useful names to recognize when checking a packaged food. The purpose is to help you read the recipe, not to estimate how much lactose it contains.
Whey & whey protein
Whey is derived from milk and can appear in protein bars, shakes and baked goods. Look at the full list even when the front of the package emphasizes protein or fitness.
Casein & caseinates
These names refer to milk proteins. Review creamers and other prepared products carefully instead of treating front-of-pack marketing as a complete ingredient description.
Butter, cream & milk powder
Check savory snacks, sauces and baking mixes as well as desserts. A food does not have to look creamy to include a milk-derived ingredient.
Good to know before you choose
Lactose-free does not mean milk-free
Lactose is a sugar in milk; milk allergy involves an immune response to milk proteins. Lactose-free dairy can still contain those proteins. Choose according to the restriction you actually need to follow, rather than using the terms interchangeably.
NIDDK: Lactose intolerance and milk allergyFor the full picture, see how Osana calculates food scores or explore the Osana food scanner app.
Dairy Free App: your questions
Can I use lactose-free milk for a milk allergy?
Lactose-free milk can still contain milk proteins and should not be treated as milk-free. Milk allergy and lactose intolerance are different conditions; follow the advice of your healthcare professional.
Does Osana measure how much lactose is in a food?
No. Ingredient information can show milk-derived ingredients, but it does not reliably quantify lactose. Check specific manufacturer information when lactose content matters to you.
Are plant-based alternatives suitable for every family?
Not automatically. They can contain ingredients such as soy or tree nuts, and their nutrition varies. Review each product against your household's needs rather than choosing from the category name alone.
Where should I start a dairy-free pantry check?
Start with foods you use often: creamers, sauces, snack bars, baking mixes and ready meals. Review one product at a time in Osana and confirm the ingredient list on the packaging.
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