Common Food Allergy Triggers and Where They Hide A milk allergy
is a reaction to milk proteins like casein. Some people cannot
drink cow's milk but are fine with sheep or goat milk. Others
can't have any type of milk. Common symptoms are severe stomach
pain, diarrhea, skin hives, or difficulty breathing. Remember,
lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy, but the inability to
digest the sugar in milk (lactose). People who are lactose
intolerant may suffer gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating
and gas, but won't have the allergy symptoms above. If you are
allergic to cow's milk, read labels carefully. Greek-style
yogurt is made with cow's milk, but Greek yogurt is made with
goat's milk. Various forms of milk are found in products like
cake mixes, instant mashed potatoes, and baked goods including
pies. Milk products are also found in Indian dishes -- where
ghee (a form of butter) is very common. It gets confusing: Non-
dairy coffee creamers and coffee whiteners contain skim milk.
Margarines claiming to be