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Watch your labels! "Milk" made by genetically engineered fungus is now being sold in the U.S.
What We Found
Foods made with whey protein from precision fermentation have been sold in the U.S. since 2019, including ice cream and milk-style drinks (for example, Bored Cow at Sprouts and Target).
It must be listed in the ingredients and labeled as a milk allergen. Brands often call it "animal-free" or "non-animal whey protein."
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