Why Milkless ?

There are a number of conditions and reasons that would warrant looking for products without milk. Some of them are listed below:

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into two simpler forms of sugar called glucose and galactose, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. Not all people deficient in lactase have the symptoms commonly associated with lactose intolerance, but those who do are said to have lactose intolerance. People sometimes confuse lactose intolerance with cow’s milk intolerance because the symptoms are often the same. However, lactose intolerance and cow’s milk intolerance are not related. Being intolerant to cow’s milk is an allergic reaction triggered by the immune system. Lactose intolerance is a problem caused by the digestive system. Coutesy of National Institute of Health. More on Lactose Intolerance

Milk Allergy

Milk is made up of water, protein, carbohydrates (a milk sugar called lactose), minerals, fats and other substances. Milk allergy occurs when our bodies react to the proteins in cow’s milk, casein and whey, as if they were a foreign substance. Whereas adults can suffer from an allergy to milk, children are the ones who are most affected by this allergy. Around three percent of infants are allergic to milk but most of these children will outgrow their allergy. In fact, about eighty percent of milk allergic children grow out of their allergy by six years of age. Food allergy can appear at any time in one’s life. Although babies are the ones who will most likely experience a milk allergy, adults can suddenly acquire this allergy in their 30s or 40s. Fortunately, in both cases the allergy can disappear and the body stops reacting to milk protein as though it were a foreign invader. The bad news is, however, that about ˝ the people that experience an allergy to milk will develop allergies to other foods as well. Also, more than ˝ of the milk allergy sufferers will experience allergic reactions to inhalant allergens such as pollens, dust mites, and pets. Courtesy of allergyscape.com Health. More on Milk Allergy

Vegetarians and Vegans

Certain varieties of these diets maintain their distance from milk products for ethical reasons.

Kosher Pareve

Kosher law forbids the eating of meat and poultry products together with milk derived products even if the two are kosher on their own. Milk Free chocolate would be the way to eat those fantastic chocolates together with a steak dinner without violating the kosher law. Kosher Pareve is a designation that the product contains neither dairy nor meat ingredients and is generally a good method for a dairy free consumer to use as a guide with regard to the dairy status of any particular product.

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