Milk Protein Allergies:
Finding Healthy Snacks
Without Dairy
When looking at the numbers, most people do not feel milk protein allergies should create such a tremendous amount of problems since many healthy snacks do not actually contain a high amount of proteins, usually only a little over 3% is actual protein. But being it is a very highly concentrated group of proteins, it has the capabilities of furnishing all the amino acids our bodies need for ongoing health and nutrition. Conversely, that 3% is also what is responsible for triggering the conditions which lead to allergies from milk protein. Breakdown Of Major Milk ProteinsAlthough there is approximately 25 plus proteins found in milk, approximately 78% of these is from the casein family. Casein is the concentrated protein which is used to make all cheese products. Normally a lactose intolerant person can tolerate the casein protein because of its very low to no concentration of lactose present after manufacturing. Many companies do state on their labels they are lactose free. This is because they are using the processed form known as sodium caseinate. For the highly allergic though, this is not a recommended practice. Tiny quantities of casein can still be present which will aggravate any milk protein allergies. Next, approximately the other 18-20% of the remaining protein comes from whey. Fresh liquid whey is approximately 93% water, and 5% lactose. The remaining 2% is an assortment of vitamins, minerals and other proteins. Because most of the vitamins and minerals used by our body is in the whey protein, this ingredient is in great demand in the food manufacturing industry. Most people with milk protein allergies are usually only sensitive to one of the forms of protein, either casein or whey. In some circumstances though it is possible for your allergy trigger to come from both. Caution must be exercised until you are absolutely certain which form is creating your symptoms.
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