The quality of ready-to-eat allergy-safe food generally varies directly with the size of the market for that food. Which makes sense: logic dictates that the more people who are likely to buy that food, the more competition there should be in the market niche.

One area where this holds true is buying dairy-free milk. Not to say that having a milk allergy is easy by any means; simply that there are numerous options for people seeking dairy-free milks (and, perhaps, that one of the simpler parts of said allergy may be buying replacements for milk).

In addition to people with allergies, others who use milk alternatives include people with lactose intolerance, vegans, people trying gluten-free/casein-free diets as an alternative treatment for autism, people on elimination diets, people who want to reduce their milk intake for environmental or health reasons, and people who simply like the taste.

Dairy-free milks vary widely in their taste, protein content, and suitability for cooking. Many come in both plain and flavored varieties. Because they are made from grains, nuts, or legumes, some may pose problems for people with multiple food allergies. Be prepared to try several to determine which kinds you like best for which uses.

Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives