Does tartare contain dairy? The surprising answer depends on the dish
                                
                                
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                                The word 'tartare' can refer to vastly different food products, and whether it contains dairy depends entirely on which one you're referencing. This common confusion arises because of shared linguistic roots for distinct culinary items, from a French cheese to a raw meat dish to a seafood condiment.