Why is cheesecake considered a dairy product?

I enjoy making cheesecakes in my free time, and if you have ever made a cheesecake, you would know why they are considered dairy products. read more

I enjoy making cheesecakes in my free time, and if you have ever made a cheesecake, you would know why they are considered dairy products. A basic cheesecake crust consists of. 1 1/2 cups graham crackers. 1/3 cup sugar. 3/4 cup butter. This is just a basic graham cracker crust, but what goes inside of it is actually mostly dairy. read more

Perhaps this is because eggs are shelved in the dairy section of the supermarket, or because eggs are often grouped with cheese and milk in nutritional images. The confusion whether eggs are dairy could also be due to the similarity of the terms dairy product and animal byproduct. read more

Mayonnaise is not a dairy product. It is an emulsion of eggs and oil, with a few flavorings added to make it taste better. Typically, mustard is added as an emulsifier, to keep the mixture from separating, but commercial mayonnaise may use other ingredients to make it more stable. read more