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may be shared with milk products. In some restaurants they use a pat of butter to flavor a steak or may dip shellfish in milk to reduce the “fishy odor.” Some medications can also contain milk.
Those with lactose intolerance need to be treated on a case- by-case basis. It is very important to determine the extent of intolerance. Some people can consume small amounts of milk, especially if consumed with other non-dairy foods. Other people can tolerate milk that has been heated, like in baked products. The nutrition screening and interview process will help determine what foods can be tolerated.
Beyond understanding milk allergies, another important consideration is Kosher Dairy and Pareve labeling, which helps individuals of the Jewish faith identify the presence of dairy in food products. Kosher means “fit” to eat and Orthodox Jewish tradition does not allow for the consumption of meat and dairy in the same meal (Chabad.org, n.d.). Therefore, some people with a milk allergy have used the Kosher designation as a hint for the
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