All of our Organic Cultured Soy products are completely casein and dairy-free. We use nondairy cultures to culture our soy yogurt.

In some of Amy's products like Tofu Vegetable Lasagna, we use soy cheeze instead of dairy cheese, for the benefit of our customers who are trying to avoid dairy cheeses. However, Amy's does not label these products as "dairy free" because they contain a small amount of caseinate, a milk/dairy protein which helps the soy cheeze to melt and stretch. Amy's clearly labels the soy cheeze as containing caseinate, a milk derived protein. See similar questions...

Prior to June 12th, 2000 our probiotic "Acidophilus Plus" had a trace of casein. As of June 12th, all of our products are casein and gluten free. This is confirmed by independent laboratory testing. See similar questions...

All six raw cheeses are grass-fed raw un-pasteurized and of superior quality. Butter is pasteurized at the lowest temperatures allowed by Minnesota law for 30 minutes and not homogenized. Ten pound cheese bundles are Minnesota origin and pasteurized. Rest assured there are efforts underway to change laws in Minnesota as the butter has won the prestigious American Cheese Society contest two years running. [back to top] See similar questions...

Dairy cows are made pregnant yearly to ensure they produce adequate milk. In nature the calf would suckle for almost a year but nature, like the calf, is denied by the dairy industry. Some calves may be separated from their dams on the first day of life; others might remain for just a few days. But as the inevitable by-products of relentless milk production each will have to endure one of several possible fates. See similar questions...

Flora Balance, Ultimate Acidophilus Plus and GRL Biotin are free of dairy, gluten and animal substances. See similar questions...

Our Organic Baker's Cocoa is dairy-free, but it is made in a facility that processes peanuts, sesame, dairy, eggs, fish (as a gelatin), soy and wheat. Our Organic Non-Dairy Cocoa Mix does not contain dairy ingredients, but it is made in a facility that processes peanuts, sesame, dairy, eggs, fish (as a gelatin), soy and wheat. Our Organic Chocolatey Chocolate Mix contains dairy ingredients in the form of organic fat-free milk powder. Back to top See similar questions...

Answer: We have a wide assortment of products that fit a Gluten-free & Casein-free diet. For a complete list of potential allergen ingredients we use please visit our "Allergy Information" page. See similar questions...

People who are sensitive to dairy products are usually sensitive to either lactose (the sugar naturally present in milk) or to the milk protein. Products that are called "Lactose Free" do not contain any milk sugar, but they may contain isolated, lactose-free milk protein as caseinate. quot;Dairy Free" products do not contain lactose or milk proteins. See similar questions...

There is controversy about this. Butter may contain a trace amount of protein. Whether or not the protein is casein, one of the proteins in milk, nobody knows. For most people, eating butter in small amounts probably is OK. However, to be extra cautious, you can purchase clarified butter, called "ghee," or make it yourself by bringing butter to a boil and skimming off the white part that floats to the top. See similar questions...

Yes, in preparing Transfer Factor? the large molecular proteins are removed, including casein and antibodies. Milk allergies are caused by the large proteins in milk, primarily casein and to a lesser extent antibodies. Gluten is another extracted protein and is predominately isolated from wheat, rye and barley. Because Transfer Factor XF is extracted from colostrum, gluten is not found in Transfer Factor?. Transfer Factor Plus? contains a component derived from baker's yeast called beta glucans. See similar questions...

Yes. Seven. Non-dairy Frosted Latte, Non-dairy Mocha Glacier, Double Fudge Mocha, CocoMochaNut, Mocha Frappe No Sugar added, French Vanilla Latte, and Vanilla Latte No Sugar added. See similar questions...

Most of our digestive enzyme formulas are vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free and they come in vegetarian (cellulose) capsules. In fact, the digestive formulas are very effective in breaking down gluten, lactose and casein the food molecules that often cause problems for those with gluten or dairy intolerance. See individual products specifications for more information. [back to top] See similar questions...

Yes, All dairy ingredients are made with pasteurized, rBST hormone free milk and do not contain animal enzymes or rennet. If a product is accidentally placed in the home refrigerator instead of the freezer, it will probably still be safe to eat, as long as the temperature of the product has not exceeded refrigerator temperatures (should be below 40 degrees F at all times). See similar questions...

No, our products are not wheat or gluten free and do contain dairy, eggs, and nuts. We ask that individuals who are allergic to wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts refrain from eating our products. See similar questions...

Gluten Free/Casein Free diets are not yeast free. In my experience treating autistic children, for example, who are on gluten and casein free diets, some children improve, some only modestly and some barely at all. Why? The gluten free casein free diet is not an anti yeast diet. The gluten free casein free diet allows some major yeast offenders such as vinegar, pickles, chocolate, peanut butter and corn. Both peanuts and corn are often contaminated with mold. See similar questions...

Yes, GR2eat Bars contain whey protein, caseinate, and lactose. The amount of lactose is so small that it should not be an issue for even the most sensitive lactose intolerant person. See similar questions...

No. I understand some people can be allergic to these items in other ways, but acne is a bacterial infection, not an allergy. However, it is so easy to prepare food dishes with these items and have small, hidden amounts of sugar added. So again, the main food item may not be a problem itself as much as what someone adds to the food during preparation. See similar questions...

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