Is buffalo milk tolerable for cows milk allergy sufferers? thanks

Possibly: While I have never suggested using buffalo milk for my cow's milk allergic patients it might be worth a try if you a source forthe milk. Other options include a soy milk, almond milk or rice milk.

Caution: There is a high degree of similarity between cow's milk and other mammalian milk including goat, sheep and water buffalo. Water buffalo milk is the source of buffalo mozzarella cheese eaten throughout the world. There is a case report of a milk allergic child who tolerated water buffalo milk, but a challenge like this should be done under the supervision of an allergist.