Strictly avoiding cow's milk protein is by far the most important treatment for cow's milk protein allergy in babies. It's a simple thing to say, but it's hard to do. So it's a good idea to stick to the principle that you can't go wrong with the wrong kind of food, rather than the wrong kind of food!

Today, a list of foods that may hide milk proteins ~

1, de-lactose milk

This milk has removed lactose, is designed for lactose intolerance rather than milk allergies.

2. Dairy protein

This is a fat substitute made from egg and milk proteins (whey) and is used as a fat substitute in low-calorie foods such as ice cream, yogurt, cheese sauce, salad dressings, margarine, mayonnaise, coffee creamers, soups, and sauces. Ingredients listed on food labels are usually: egg and milk proteins, whey proteins or dairy proteins.

3, salad dressings

Any dip made with milk, yogurt or sour cream may contain milk protein.

4, soy milk products

This type of product can be manufactured on the production lines of factories that produce milk-containing products, and the risk of cross-contamination may be high.

5, goat's milk

Goat's milk and other animal-based milks, while different from cow's milk proteins, still have the potential to cause allergic reactions. People who are allergic to cow's milk are advised to avoid milk products from other animals.

6, nougat

Nougat, although the ingredients may vary from brand to brand, is generally made with honey, sugar, nuts, egg whites and milk powder.

7, jelly

Usually made from fruit, water and sugar, but may also include egg whites, milk or gelatin.

8, minced meat patties / artificial steak

Such as beef patties or other synthetic / artificial meat products, may contain casein, the process of making milk proteins in order to serve as a binder.

9, hot dogs / sausages

Milk protein can be added to hot dogs / sausages as a bulking agent or filler.

10, canned pureed meat

Pureed meat made from animal liver, such as beef or chicken, may be dipped in milk first to remove off-flavors from the blood.

11, Tuna

Some brands of canned tuna contain casein.

12, shellfish

Some manufacturers dip shellfish into milk to eliminate the fishy flavor.

13, steak

Steak is often cooked with a little butter, which usually has milk proteins.

14, Canned mashed potatoes

Some manufacturers add butter and/or milk to the finished mashed potato mixture to enhance the flavor of the product.

15. Medications/health products

Some medications contain whey, so read the labels of over-the-counter medications or ask your pharmacist to make sure that prescription medications are milk-free. It should be noted that the baby's "calcium", "probiotics" and other powdered medicines, health care products are also very likely to contain milk proteins, parents should pay attention to identify the baby's medicines and health care products must be in the doctor's assessment of the selection.

16, chewing gum

Some functional chewing gum contains milk protein, such as chewing gum made of casein.

Milk is one of the most common food allergies in both adults and children, and it's best to remain vigilant, even if milk allergies are no longer present in childhood.