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Dairy products and plant alternatives: what should the system handle separately?

The nutrient profiles of dairy products and their plant alternatives can differ, so they should not be automatically interchangeable in a recipe database. For plant alternatives, fortification, protein content, added sugar and allergen information should be in separate fields.

Source and review

Knowledge for Policy — Dairy intake

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Evidence level
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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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Macrovia supports planning and informed choices; it does not replace personal healthcare.