What is the dairy-free modification policy?

• A. Choose dairy-free options (e.g., grilled proteins, salads with dairy-free dressings), avoid butter, cheese, and cream sauces, and coordinate with the kitchen to prevent dairy cross-contact
• B. Add extra cheese for flavor
• C. Remove dairy after cooking
• D. Replace dairy with dairy-containing sauces

Answer: (A)

The key idea is to avoid dairy ingredients entirely and prevent dairy from touching the dish during preparation. Choose dairy-free options—like grilled proteins or salads with dairy-free dressings—and avoid butter, cheese, and cream sauces. Coordinating with the kitchen to prevent dairy cross-contact is essential, ensuring clean utensils, separate prep areas, and accurate substitutions so nothing dairy sneaks in.

This is the best approach because it addresses both what goes into the dish and how it’s prepared, reducing the risk of accidental dairy exposure. Adding extra cheese introduces dairy. Removing dairy after cooking doesn’t remove dairy residues or cross-contact. Replacing dairy with dairy-containing sauces defeats the dairy-free goal.