the product (e.g., vegans) or will not use or consume it in conjunction with any meat products (e.g., observant Jews). People with milk allergies need to be aware that non-dairy creamer may contain sodium caseinate, a milk protein. It will be on the ingredient list.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that products with sodium caseinate may contain low levels of lactose. For a normal serving, the amounts are too small to trigger lactose intolerance.