Sheep's milk
Sheep's milk is high in FODMAPs and Lactose. It has low levels of Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
the FODMAP here is lactose, the milk sugar many adults digest poorly. Lactose-free dairy, or hard aged cheeses that are naturally very low in lactose, keep this low FODMAP.
- LactoseHigh
goat milk holds about 4.4 g per 100 ml and sheep milk about 4.8 g — essentially the same as cow's milk. Neither is a lactose-free swap; they are only easier for some people because their proteins and fat globules differ, which does nothing for lactose.
- OxalatesLow
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does sheep's milk affect?
sheep's milk is notable for FODMAPs, Lactose and Oxalates.
Does sheep's milk contain FODMAPs?
Yes — sheep's milk is high in FODMAPs. the FODMAP here is lactose, the milk sugar many adults digest poorly. Lactose-free dairy, or hard aged cheeses that are naturally very low in lactose, keep this low FODMAP.
Does sheep's milk contain Lactose?
Yes — sheep's milk is high in Lactose. goat milk holds about 4.4 g per 100 ml and sheep milk about 4.8 g — essentially the same as cow's milk. Neither is a lactose-free swap; they are only easier for some people because their proteins and fat globules differ, which does nothing for lactose.
Does sheep's milk contain Oxalates?
sheep's milk contains only low levels of Oxalates. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.