A soy-free diet is indicated for soy protein allergy. Here is a list of terms commonly used on ingredient labels that indicate the presence of soy.
Avoid foods that contain these ingredients:
- Hydrolyzed soy protein
- Miso
- Shoyu sauce
- Soy (albumin, flour, grits, nuts, milk, sprouts)
- Soybean (granules, curd)
- Soy protein (concentrate, isolate)
- Soy sauce
- Tamari
- Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- Tofu
The following ingredients MAY contain soy protein. The source of these ingredients should be verified before consuming the product:
- Hydrolyzed plant protein
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
- Natural flavoring
- Vegetable broth
- Vegetable gum
- Vegetable starch
Allowed ingredients*:
- Soy lecithin
- Soy oil
- Soybean oil
*Studies show that most people with soy allergies can safely eat foods containing these ingredients.
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