Dairy Ingredients in Food
Milk-derived ingredients include milk, cream, cheese, whey and casein. Milk is one of the nine major food allergens that must be declared on US food labels.
Goats Milk
Goat milk is milk produced by domestic goats. It is a white liquid that is naturally rich in nutrients. It …
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Nonfat Dairy Milk
Nonfat dairy milk is cow's milk with most of the fat removed. It is produced by separating the cream from …
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Lowfat Milk Powder
Lowfat milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized, lowfat milk. The process concentrates the milk's protein and lactose …
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Reduced Fat Monterey Jack
Reduced Fat Monterey Jack is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, similar to traditional Monterey Jack but with a …
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Milk Leavening
Milk leavening refers to the use of milk or milk-derived ingredients to help baked goods rise. This can happen through …
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Nonfat Dry Milk And Whey Solids
Nonfat dry milk and whey solids are dairy ingredients made from milk. They are produced by removing water and fat …
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Sour Cream Cultured Milk
Sour cream is a dairy product made by fermenting regular cream with specific types of lactic acid bacteria. These bacteria …
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Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese
Sharp yellow cheddar cheese is a hard, natural cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by curdling milk, cutting …
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Pasteurized Processed Cheese Cheddar Cheese
Pasteurized processed cheddar cheese is a dairy product made by blending natural cheddar cheese with other dairy ingredients, emulsifying salts, …
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Calf Rennet
Calf rennet is a complex of enzymes, primarily chymosin, traditionally extracted from the fourth stomach (abomasum) of young, unweaned calves. …
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Milk And Soy
Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is a primary source of nutrition …
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Coagulates
Coagulates are substances that cause liquids to thicken or solidify. In cheesemaking, they are typically enzymes, most commonly rennet, which …
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Pasteurized Cheese Product
Pasteurized cheese product is a food made from cheese that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set …
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Rennet Enzyme
Rennet is a complex of enzymes, primarily chymosin, traditionally sourced from the stomach lining of young, unweaned calves. It is …
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Cheese Blend Of Cheddar
A "cheese blend of cheddar" is a mixture of different cheeses, with cheddar cheese being a main ingredient. It is …
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Apple Cinnamon Yogurt
Apple cinnamon yogurt is a dairy product that combines the tartness of yogurt with the sweet, warm flavor of cinnamon …
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Cream Plus Powder
Cream Plus Powder is a dairy-based ingredient that functions similarly to cream. It is typically made from milk solids and …
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Dehydrated Parmesan And Romano Cheese
Dehydrated Parmesan and Romano cheese is made from cow's milk (Parmesan) and sheep's milk (Romano) that has been dried to …
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Cultured Low Fat Buttermilk Powder
Cultured low-fat buttermilk powder is made from low-fat buttermilk that has been cultured with beneficial bacteria and then dried. The …
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Neufchatel Cheese Blend
Neufchatel cheese is a soft, unripened cheese made from cow's milk, similar to cream cheese but with a lower fat …
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Buffalo Milk Whey
Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained, typically during the production of cheese. Buffalo milk …
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Aged 6 Months Or More Pasteurized Milk
This ingredient is milk that has been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria and then aged for at least six months. …
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Milk And White Chocolate
Milk chocolate is made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. White chocolate contains cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, …
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Organic Cultured Nonfat Milk
This ingredient is milk that has been fermented by beneficial bacteria, known as cultures. It is made from skimmed milk, …
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Parmesan & Romano Cheeses
Parmesan and Romano cheeses are hard, aged cheeses originating from Italy. Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano) is typically made from cow's milk, while …
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Asiago Cheeses
Asiago is a firm, white, and hard cheese made from cow's milk. It originated in the Veneto region of Italy. …
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Nacho Cheese Organic Cheddar Cheese
Nacho Cheese Organic Cheddar Cheese is a dairy product made from organic cow's milk, often with added seasonings to create …
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Pasteurized Part Skin Milk
Pasteurized part-skim milk is cow's milk that has had some of its butterfat removed and then been heated to a …
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Creme
"Creme" generally refers to the fatty, rich part of milk that rises to the top. It can also describe a …
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Nonfat Yogurt: Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk
Nonfat yogurt is made from skim milk (milk with most of the fat removed) that has been cultured with live …
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Pasteurized Milk/skim Milk
Pasteurized milk is milk that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria. …
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Organic Pasteurized Cultured Whole Milk
This ingredient is milk from cows that has been pasteurized (heated to kill harmful bacteria) and then cultured with live …
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Ultra-filtered Skim Milk Powder
Ultra-filtered skim milk powder is a concentrated form of skim milk. It is made by removing most of the water, …
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Impastata Cheese
Impastata is a type of fresh, soft, whole milk ricotta cheese. It is made in Italy and is known for …
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Filling: Heavy Cream
Heavy cream, also known as heavy whipping cream, is the high-fat part of milk that rises to the top before …
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Feta Cheese: Feta Cheese
Feta is a brined curd white cheese made from sheep's milk, or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. …
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Organic Fontina Cheese
Fontina cheese is a semi-hard, flavorful cheese made from cow's milk. When labeled 'organic,' it means the milk comes from …
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Organic Low-moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
Organic low-moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized organic whole cow's milk. It is produced …
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Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Powder
This is a powdered form of cheese that has been pasteurized. It is made by drying cheese, often with added …
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Roquefort Cheese Powder
Roquefort cheese powder is made from Roquefort cheese, a sheep's milk cheese from the Roquefort-sur-Soulzon region of France. The cheese …
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Whey Corn Starch
Whey is the liquid byproduct of cheesemaking. Corn starch is a powder made from the endosperm of corn kernels. These …
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Kefir Yeast
Kefir yeast, often referred to as kefir grains, is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. These grains are not …
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Kefir Grains Microflora
Kefir grains are not actual grains, but a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. They ferment milk, creating a tangy, …
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Yogurt Cheese
Yogurt cheese, also known as labneh, is a strained yogurt product. It is made by removing most of the whey …
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Crumbled Blue Cheese
Crumbled blue cheese is a type of cheese made from the milk of cows, sheep, or goats that has been …
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Pasteurized Process Provolone Cheese: Provolone Cheese
Pasteurized process provolone cheese is a dairy product made by blending natural provolone cheese with other dairy ingredients, emulsifying salts, …
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Aged 9 Months
This refers to cheese that has been aged for a minimum of 9 months. Aging allows enzymes and microbes to …
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Nacho And Taco Cheese Blend
This is a blend of cheeses, often including cheddar and Monterey Jack, designed to provide a cheesy flavor and color. …
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Cream And Natural Flavorings
Cream is the high-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk. Natural flavorings are derived from natural sources like plants …
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Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Greek yogurt ranch dressing is a creamy condiment made by blending Greek yogurt with traditional ranch seasonings like herbs (dill, …
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This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.