Lactose Free
DC-103
Section 1: Allergy & Intolerances
Compendium Definition
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Note:
* Avoid depending on individual tolerance..
Lactose free diet is not a milk free diet.
Caution: xxxx
Vegetables & Fruit
Allowed
- all pure vegetables, fruits and their juices
NOT allowed:
- creamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, other vegetables prepared with milk and milk products
- breaded or battered vegetables
- fruit in puddings made with milk
Salads
Allowed
- salads containing allowed ingredients
NOT allowed:
- salads containing cheese or other ingredients not allowed
Grain Products
Allowed
- whole grain or enriched breads made without milk
NOT allowed:
- some breakfast cereals, cheese flavoured crackers / snacks
- breads, cereals, pancakes, muffins, etc. prepared with milk*
- pasta / noodle mixes prepared with milk
Milk & Alternatives
Allowed
- soy milk, rice milk
- lactose-free supplements (Ensure®, Resource®, Boost®)
- non-dairy cream substitutes
- soy yogurt
- lactose-hydrolyzed milk (e.g. Lactaid®, Lacteeze®)
NOT allowed:
- milk and milk products: fluid milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, powdered milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk, cream, yogurt*
- cheese products*: cottage, processed, cream, ricotta, hard, aged, cheese sauces
- commercial products with cheese or cheese flavours
Meat & Alternatives
Allowed
- meats, poultry, fish
- eggs
- nuts, seeds, peanut butter
- legumes (dried beans, peas, lentils)
- tofu
NOT allowed:
- commercially made hamburger patties, meat products
- breaded / battered / creamed meat, poultry, fish dishes
- commercial egg substitutes
Soups
Allowed
- soups made without milk and milk products
NOT allowed:
- cream soups
Oils & Fats
Allowed
- clarified butter, milk-free margarine, lard, vegetable oils, shortening
- salad dressing, gravy, pure mayonnaise made without milk / milk products
NOT allowed:
- butter, margarine, salad dressing, commercial gravy or gravy mixes prepared with milk / milk products
Desserts & Sweets
Allowed
- flavoured gelatin desserts
- desserts and baking made without milk / milk products
- sugar, corn syrup, pure maple syrup, honey, jellies, jams, marmalades, cocoa powder, marshmallows
NOT allowed:
- sherbet, ice cream, ice milk, frozen yogurt, custards, puddings, commercial desserts and mixes, other desserts prepared with milk and milk products
- chocolate, caramels, candies made with lactose
- artificial whipped toppings
Fluids
Allowed
- coffee, tea, water, juice,
- soy milk, rice milk, almond milk
- water-based soups
NOT allowed:
- milk, chocolate milk (unless tolerated)
- milk-based soups
Miscellaneous
Allowed
- pure herbs and spice
- condiments
NOT allowed:
- sugar substitutes made with lactose (Equal)
- powdered meal replacement supplements (skim milk powder, Carnation instant breakfast)
References:
Dietitians of Canada – Practice Based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN): Managing Lactose Intolerance, 2013