ISO dairy alternatives

[Globetrotter]

DS has lactose intolerance. We are trying to figure it out and realized he can have small amounts without too much of an issue, so small amounts of hard cheeses are ok. We bought lactose free milk- dd can't have too much milk so we are used to having oat milk or almond milk at home.

We are looking for good vegan cheese and the first one he tried, American style cheese alternative (I don't know why he likes American cheese..) was horrendous. It was made from potatoes, of all things, so I wouldn't have chosen it lol We are vegetarian and cheese has been a HUGE part of his diet so it's been an adjustment for us. We mainly need something that be melted into a bean and cheese quesadilla. I'd love some ideas!

I"m relieved that's all it was because he was having some weird minor symptoms that he thought was lung-related! Now that he has cut back on dairy, the symptoms have practically disappeared.

[Myira]

DD is the only cheese lover in our vegan household, and after trying many different brands that she did not like we’ve finally found violife, we buy it at Whole Foods. It’s the only one that can absolutely pass off as real cheese, great taste and more importantly no weird aftertaste or texture. Both the cheddar and Parmesan have been approved by her!


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[twowhat?]

Check with your pediatrician of course but all of my lactose intolerant friends simply take a lactaid before eating/drinking anything with lactose in it and therefore are able to enjoy the real dairy.

[Globetrotter]

Check with your pediatrician of course but all of my lactose intolerant friends simply take a lactaid before eating/drinking anything with lactose in it and therefore are able to enjoy the real dairy.

oh right, i forgot to mention he uses lactaid if he is having dairy, unless it's a small amount, but he wants to try the alternatives so I suspect that lactaid is not always working that well.

[NCGrandma]

oh right, i forgot to mention he uses lactaid if he is having dairy, unless it's a small amount, but he wants to try the alternatives so I suspect that lactaid is not always working that well.

When I first realized I was lactose intolerant, years ago, I tried a couple of brands of the lactaid-type tablets, and they made me feel vaguely sick so I just switched to lactose reduced milk. I can tolerate small amounts of certain cheeses but not others, and some kinds of ice cream.


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[zukeypur]

I use Oatmilk for milk, lactose free milk for the family in the event I need to cook with it, and Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar sliced cheese for sandwiches and such. It was an accidental find; I was buying cheese for DH and the lady in the deli asked if I wanted a sample. I said that I would love one, but I was lactose intolerant. She said it was lactose free, which is hilarious because I had been buying it for quite some time.

[Globetrotter]

I use Oatmilk for milk, lactose free milk for the family in the event I need to cook with it, and Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar sliced cheese for sandwiches and such. It was an accidental find; I was buying cheese for DH and the lady in the deli asked if I wanted a sample. I said that I would love one, but I was lactose intolerant. She said it was lactose free, which is hilarious because I had been buying it for quite some time.

Whoah!!! I need to find that cheese! What a great find.

[Globetrotter]

When I first realized I was lactose intolerant, years ago, I tried a couple of brands of the lactaid-type tablets, and they made me feel vaguely sick so I just switched to lactose reduced milk. I can tolerate small amounts of certain cheeses but not others, and some kinds of ice cream.

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ok maybe we can try another brand. Thing is he says this is not a big deal so he’s not giving me a lot of feedback. I’m just letting him figure it out (though of course I am researching on my own ) but I can suggest this..

[doberbrat]

try cheeses made from goat or sheeps milk. dd1 tolerates them quite well where cow's milk is a disaster. I'll need to find that boar's head cheese for myself!

[Liziz]

DD is the only cheese lover in our vegan household, and after trying many different brands that she did not like we’ve finally found violife, we buy it at Whole Foods. It’s the only one that can absolutely pass off as real cheese, great taste and more importantly no weird aftertaste or texture. Both the cheddar and Parmesan have been approved by her!


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Violife is my vegan sister's fav, too! I don't remember ever trying it, but her non-vegan hubby likes it too.