Is ranch dressing considered as a dairy product?

Most contain buttermilk or sour cream as an ingredient. If you have problems with dairy products - don't go there. read more

Dairy products is defined as anything that’s produced from or contains the milk of mammals. Standard ranch dressing uses buttermilk as its base ingredient. Buttermilk is made from milk. Ranch dressing is considered a dairy product. read more

Ranch dressing is typically made with buttermilk, but some recipes also include sour cream or yogurt. All of these are dairy products, and are therefore potential sources of lactose. If you suffer from lactose intolerance and want to eat a ranch-type dressing, look for non-dairy or vegan versions of ranch dressing in your grocery store. read more

For example, dressings labeled"vinaigrettes" are generally made with a vinegar base and therefore no dairy products. However, many others, such as Caesar and ranch are creamy dressings, and thus have a dairy base. When looking in the ingredients, search for milk, whey, cream, or any other form of dairy product. read more