5 responses on “Soy Allergen List”

1. You’re missing some important things from this list. It may be obvious that soybean oil is off limits, but considering some of my clients have been told by their docs that soybean oil is ok and then had reactions, it would be better to spell it out separately.

   Also, beware of vitamin E especially, as that’s usually derived from soybeans.

2. I would love to know what other products are missing from this list. I agree that Vitamin E (often listed as “mixed tocopherols” in ingredient lists) is often made with soy, but it can also be made from wheat, sunflower seeds, or other raw ingredients.

3. soy is in everything. when you buy a loaf of bread they have a disclaimer on the package stating that this was made in a factory that processes soy,tree nuts,….and so the list goes on.
   I started using swedish bitters to help with my allergies and it was almost like a miracle for me.I am able to eat certain foods i was getting hives from with no reaction.
   The bitters helps with digestion and liver function, increasing bile production.Anyway i still have not tried to eat soy yet,i am going to wait another month so the healing can be confirmed.

4. A few more Top8free
   • Bean curd
   • Bean sprouts
   • Edamame (soybeans in pods)
   • Hydrolyzed soy protein
   • Kinako
   • Kinnoko flour
   • Kyodofu (freeze dried tofu)
   • Miso
   • Natto
   • Nimame
   • Okara (soy pulp)
   • Shoyu sauce
   • Soy albumin
   • Soy bran
   • Soy concentrate
   • Soy fiber
   • Soy flour
   • Soy formula
   • Soy grits
   • Soy milk
   • Soy miso
   • Soy nuts
   • Soy nut butter
   • Soy protein, soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate
   • Soy sauce
   • Soy sprouts
   • Soya
   • Soya Flour
   • Soybeans
   • Soybean granules
   • Soybean curd
   • Soybean flour
   • Soy lecithin*
   • Soybean paste
   • Supro
   • Tamari
   • Tempeh
   • Teriyaki sauce
   • Textured soy flour (TSF)
   • Textured soy protein (TSP)
   • Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
   • Tofu
   • Yakidofu
   • Yuba (bean curd)

   *Products that are covered by the FDA labeling laws and contain soy lecithin must be labeled “contains soy”.
   May Contain Soy:
   • Artificial flavoring
   • Asian foods (e.g. Japanese, Chinese, Thai, etc.)
   • Hydrolyzed plant protein
   • Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
   • Natural flavoring
   • Vegetable broth
   • Vegetable gum
   • Vegetable starch

   Soy Ingredients
   Ingredients on a label are not always recognizable as soy. These ingredients are created from soy that has been processed in some way:
   • Flavoring (including natural and artificial)
   • Hydrolyzed soy protein (HSP)
   • Mono- and di-glycerides
   • MSG (monosodium glutamate)
   • Soy (albumin, cheese, fiber, grits, milk, nuts, sprouts, yogurt, ice cream, pasta)
   • Soy lecithin (see above)
   • Soy protein (concentrate, hydrolyzed, isolate)
   • Soybean oil (see above)
   • Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
   • Vitamin E extracted from soy oil
   Possible Soy Ingredients
   These ingredients may or may not contain soy. Call the manufacturer of the product of interest to find out the source of the ingredient.
   • Bulking agent
   • Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP) or hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
   • Glycine max
   • Gum arabic
   • Guar gum
   • Lecithin
   • Mixed tocopherols
   • Natural flavoring
   • Stabilizer
   • Thickener
   • Vegetable gum, starch, shortening, or oil
   • Vitamin E
   Foods That May Contain Soy
   These foods often contain soy. You should be extra cautious about eating these foods if you are unable to get a complete ingredient list.
   • Asian cuisine (Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, etc.)
   • Baked goods and baking mixes
   • Bouillon cubes
   • Candy
   • Cereal
   • Chicken (raw or cooked) that is processed with chicken broth
   • Chicken broth
   • Chocolate
   • Deli meats
   • Energy bars, nutrition bars
   • Imitation dairy foods, such as soy milks, vegan cheese, or vegan ice cream
   • Infant formula
   • Margarine
   • Mayonnaise
   • Meat products with fillers, for example, burgers or sausages
   • Nutrition supplements (vitamins)
   • Peanut butter and peanut butter substitutes
   • Prepared broths, including chicken broth, vegetable broth, and bouillon cubes
   • Protein powders
   • Sauces, gravies, and soups
   • Smoothies
   • Vegetable broth
   • Vegetarian meat substitutes: veggie burgers, imitation chicken patties, imitation lunch meats, imitation bacon bits, etc.
   Cross-reactivity
   Soy is a member of the legume family, as are other beans, peas, and peanuts. Most people with soy allergies can safely eat other legumes. Rarely, some people may have reactions to other beans or peanuts. Ask your doctor about allergy testing to determine if you are allergic to other legumes.
   Around the home
   • Artificial fire logs
   • Candles
   • Carpet backing
   • Cleaning products
   • Coffee substitutes
   • Crayons
   • Diesel additives
   • Inks and Toners
   • Pet food
   • Synthetic fabrics
   • Cakes
   • Cookies
   • Crib mattresses
   • Cosmetics
   • Deli meat
   • Engine oils and lubricants
   • Fertilizer
   • Flexible foam used in furniture padding
   • Fruit beverages
   • Hot chocolate mixes
   • Insecticides and fungicides
   • Instant coffee
   • Hand sanitizer
   • Hard candies
   • Lotion
   • Plastics
   • Malt beverages
   • Meat or cheese substitutes
   • Medications, vitamins, and supplements
   • Modeling dough
   • Non-dairy spreads
   • Pork link sausage
   • Protein drinks
   • Puzzles, games, or board books printed with soy-based inks
   • Shampoo and conditioner
   • Soap
   • Solvents: paint stripper, graffiti remover
   • Soy biodiesel
   • Spray foam insulation
   • Stains and sealers
   • Stuffed animal filling

   • Thank you Chef Alain. The above list was taken from my Soy Ingredient List on About.com.

     You are incorrect about the laws requiring food manufacturers to label soy in the United States however. There are two exceptions to FALCPA (the food allergen labeling law) that are of concern to people with severe soy allergies. They are:

     manufacturers do not have to label a product “contains soy” if it only contains refined soy oil, or if it contains soy lecithin that has been used as a release agent.