Hi, All - Ok. I checked, and a good thing! Hydrolized vegetable PROTEIN may contain casein. Hydrolized vegetable OIL does not. (Do an askjeeves.com search on "how is vegetable oil hydrogenated?" to settle your jitters.) I can see where the confusion arose. Hydrolized vegetable this, hydrolized vegetable that ... easy to get mixed up! Hoping this helps, --Beth Kevles [log in to unmask] http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.