Most, although not all pasta, is made from wheat , and may also need to be avoided for that reason. If food lists batter as an ingredient, it may contain milk , egg or wheat , although it is possible for batter to be free of these ingredients. Batter is most often found as a fish coating. Milk in its many guises Milk is turned into a great many products, and the components of milk turn up as ingredients in all sorts of places. Watch out for cream , yoghurt , cheese , butter , fromage frais , whey , lactose , and casein .
Milk turns up in some unexpected places.
Read your label before buying potato crisps , for example. The most commonly used milk substitute is probably soya . It is widely available in supermarkets and health food shops, but it does not suit everyone. Soya-based products which are dairy free include substitutes for milk, cream, yoghurt and cheese. Tofu should also be mentioned here.