dairy-free option

Meaning

A food or drink alternative that does not contain milk, butter, cheese, or any other dairy products. This is commonly requested by travelers who are lactose intolerant, allergic to milk, or following a vegan diet.

Examples

• Do you have a dairy-free option for the soup of the day?

  Do you have a dairy-free option for the soup of the day?

• I always ask for a dairy-free option like oat milk in my morning latte.

  I always ask for a dairy-free option like oat milk in my morning latte.

• It is much easier to find a dairy-free option in supermarkets these days.

  It is much easier to find a dairy-free option in supermarkets these days.

• This bakery offers a delicious dairy-free option for almost all of their cakes.

  This bakery offers a delicious dairy-free option for almost all of their cakes.

• Is there a dairy-free option available for the dessert menu?

  Is there a dairy-free option available for the dessert menu?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Is there a milk-free option?

  ✓ Is there a dairy-free option?

  While 'milk-free' is sometimes understood, 'dairy-free' is the standard term used in the food industry to cover all milk-derived products (like butter and cheese).

• ✗ I need a dairy-less option for my coffee.

  ✓ I need a dairy-free option for my coffee.

  The standard suffix for foods lacking a specific ingredient is '-free', not '-less'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Can I get this pasta with a ___ instead of the cream sauce?

  💡 An alternative that does not contain milk or butter.

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  dairy-free option

• Most coffee shops now offer a ___ like almond or soy milk.

  💡 A milk alternative for your beverage.

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  dairy-free option