dairy-free

Without milk products

Dairy-free describes food or drink containing no milk or milk-derived ingredients: dairy-free ice cream, Is this dairy-free?

The term appears on product labels and menus to indicate suitability for those with lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or vegan diets.

Unlike lactose-free products, which remove the sugar but retain milk proteins, dairy-free means no milk components at all.

dietary

vegan

Avoids all animal products

intolerance · sensitivity · certified · cross-contamination · allergy-friendly · paleo

substitutes

almond-milk

Blended nut-based beverage

products

alternative

Another available choice

cultured · probiotic · fortified · unsweetened · shelf-stable · refrigerated · organic · artisan

cooking

baking

Cooking with dry heat

richness · moisture · texture · emulsification · thickening · frosting · ganache · bechamel · custard · whipping

Categories
Opposites
dairy content

dairy-freedairy

Milk-based foods collectively

creamy · buttery · cheesy · whole milk · milky

Family

free, dairy, deficient, nondairy, lactose-free

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G