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dairy
This term carries a strong association with agricultural tradition and freshness. It evokes imagery of farms, cows, and the industrial process of transforming raw milk into stable food products. While it is a technical term for a business, it often feels rustic or wholesome in a culinary context. In modern dietary conversations, the word is frequently used as a shorthand for a specific category of allergens or dietary restrictions. When someone says they are dairy-free, they are not just avoiding a building or a business, but an entire class of animal-derived proteins and fats.
Countable when referring to the physical facility where milk is processed. Uncountable when referring to the general category of milk-based foods.