Allergies & intolerances

Eating out dairy-free

FoodGong screens menus, recipes, and food photos for milk and dairy-derived ingredients — including hidden ones like whey and casein — and flags each dish Safe, Ask, or Avoid.

Dairy shows up well beyond cheese and cream, and "non-dairy" on a label does not always mean milk-free. FoodGong reads the whole menu or recipe and surfaces likely dairy with reasons.

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Where dairy hides

The non-obvious sources a busy server — or a short recipe — can miss. FoodGong flags them for you.

Butter and ghee used to cook or finish otherwise plain dishes
Cream sauces, mashed potatoes, and soups
Whey and casein in bread, baked goods, and processed foods
"Non-dairy" creamers and toppings (often contain caseinate)
Some deli meats, sausages, and chocolate
Batters, breading, and dressings

How FoodGong screens for dairy-free & lactose

Add dairy allergy or lactose intolerance to your profile, then scan a menu, recipe, or dish. FoodGong checks each item for milk and dairy derivatives and sorts them Safe, Ask, or Avoid — telling you which ingredient prompted the call.

Frequently asked questions

Does it tell milk allergy from lactose intolerance?

You choose which applies. Both screen for dairy; a milk allergy is treated more strictly, and trace-risk items are flagged as Ask so you can confirm.

Will it catch butter used in cooking?

It flags dishes commonly finished in butter or ghee as Ask when the menu does not specify, so you can request an oil-based preparation.

Recipes and food photos too?

Yes. Paste or photograph a recipe or snap a dish, and FoodGong screens it for dairy ingredient by ingredient.

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FoodGong helps you screen menus, recipes, and food photos and ask better questions. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice or confirmation from restaurant staff. For severe allergies, always verify with your server and carry any medication your doctor prescribes.