27/03/2023
All About the Topic of Milk
Q: What can I use as a substitute for Cow's Milk?
A: goat's milk, sheep's milk, oat milk (in case of gluten intolerance), almond milk, soybean milk, rice milk, coconut milk, mare's milk. camel's milk. The term "milk" is reserved for cow's milk. Packs of milk of other animal species have to state the animal species, for instance "goat's milk."
Q: How do I know which foodstuffs contain milk constituents?
A: The most common triggers of food allergies and intolerances have to be stated in the list of ingredients. Milk is included in this. Check the food labels when shopping. Milk proteins may be hidden behind many designations - lactoglobulin, casein, lactalbumin, hydrolyzed milk, whole milk, skim-milk powder, condensed milk, buttermilk, yoghurt, creme fraiche, sour cream or lactoserum. In the case of unpacked foods such s bread or sausages, you should ask the salesperson.
Q: Which varieties of sausage may I still eat?
A: Milk constituents are found in a large number of varieties of sausages, in particular in light-colored varieties. Bakeries and butcher's shops however are committed by law to state the ingredients used in their products. Thus when shopping, do ask for a list of ingredients or use pure varieties of meat such as roast beef.
Tip: Is there some leftover roast? Slice the meat and eat as cold cuts - a delicious alternative to many varieties of sausages.
Q: May I use lactose-free products in case of a delayed reaction to milk proteins?
A: These products are suitable in case of milk sugar incompatibility only. If a so-called lactose intolerance is present, milk sugar cannot be decomposed any longer due to anenzyme-deficiency. Lactose -free products contain already decomposed milk sugar so that they are well tolerated in case of lactose intolerance.
If you have a delayed reaction to milk proteins, lactose-free products will not constitute an alternative. Lactose-free milk has the normal content of milk protein and thus may trigger an allergic reaction.
Q: Which foodstuffs can I use to meet my calcium requirements?
A: Many varieties of seeds, vegetables, fruit and fish have a high calcium content. Whole-meal bread and various mineral water also contain calcium and help you to meet your daily requirement.
Seeds - sesame seed, pistachio, almond, hazelnuts, amaranth, brazil nuts, cooked soybeans, sunflower seeds
Vegetables - kale, parsley, watercress, dandelion, nettles, rocket, chinese cabbage, fennel, broccoli, horseradish, stalk celery, carrots, leaf spinach
Fruits - blackberries, strawberries, dried figs
Fish - zander, shrimp, plaice, carp
