23/09/2015
Posting this from Galactosemia.org
FOOD INGREDIENTS WHICH ARE UNACCEPTABLE IN THE DIET FOR GALACTOSEMIA:
Butter
Nonfat Milk
Milk
Nonfat Dry Milk
Buttermilk
Cream
Milk Chocolate
Cheese
Buttermilk Solids
Nonfat Dry Milk Solids
Milk Derivatives
Dried Cheese
Milk Solids
Lactose
Casein
Sour Cream
Dry Milk
Whey and Whey Solids
Dry Milk Protein
Yogurt
Organ Meats (liver, heart, kidney brains, sweetbreads, pancreas)
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Tragacanth Gum
Lactostearin
Lactalbumin
Dough Conditioners*
Hydrolyzed Protein**
Margarine***
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)****
Soy Sauce*****
NOTE: Lactate, Lactic acid and Lactylate do not contain lactose and are acceptable ingredients.
* Dough Conditioners may include caseinates which are UNACCEPTABLE. Most labels specify the name of the conditioner which is added to the product. If not, contact the company to make sure that all are acceptable.
** Hydrolyzed protein is UNACCEPTABLE and is commonly found in canned meats, like tuna. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, however, is acceptable.
*** A few diet margarine's do not contain milk. Check labels before using any brand. If "margarine" is listed as an ingredient in any processed food, consider the product UNACCEPTABLE.
**** MSG or Monosodium Glutamate itself is acceptable; however, some MSG's contain lactose extenders. It is best to avoid MSG whenever possible.
***** Soy sauce is UNACCEPTABLE if it is fermented. Brands must be checked before including this in the galactosemic diet.
