Hi:
This is an uncomon one, but I know that my nephew, at the height of his
lactose-intolerance, was also VERY sensitive to sodium benzoate. We had to avoid
that as carefully as any milk ingredients. For what it's worth....
Libby Rock

In a message dated 6/16/04 11:05:26 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

> Subject: HELP!
>
> Had A Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad for lunch and am now in the midst of an
> allergic reaction!
> Does anyone know if any of the following ingredients contain milk proteins:
> This is the ingredient list from the oriental dressing that comes with the
> salad:
> < excerpted text>....Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Spices, Xanthan Gum
> (thickener), Propylene Glycol Alginate (emulsifier/thickener), Garlic, Calcium
> Disodium EDTA (flavor protector).
>