Soy Allergy

Soy is considered to be a major allergen. Most soy allergies begin in infancy with a
reaction to soy-based infant formula. Most children outgrow soy allergies, however,
some carry the allergy into adulthood. The only treatment for a soy allergy is to strictly
avoid all food products that contain a soy protein ingredient.

The following foods/ingredients should be avoided on a soy free diet:
Edamame
Glycine Max
Hoisin
Miso
Mono-diglyceride
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Natto (fermented soy)
Shohy Sauce
Soy dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc.)
Soy- flour, fiber, grits, albumin
Soy nuts
Soy protein (including -concentrated, isolate, hydrolyzed)
Soy sauce
Soy sprouts
Soya
Soybean (curd, granules)
Tamari
Tempeh
Texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
Tofu
Vegetable Oil

Soy may be found in the following products, read labels carefully:
Asian Cuisine
Baked goods
Breakfast cereals
Broths
Canned soups
Cereals/Crackers
Gravies or sauces
High protein energy bars/snacks
Hydrolyzed Vegetable protein (HVP)
Infant formulas
Marinades
Margarines
Nutritional bars and supplements
Pancakes
Pasta
Pretzels
Processed meats
Rice
Salad dressings
Sauces (ex. Worcestershire sauce)
Tortillas
Vegetable gum
Vegetable starch
Vitamin E – (may contain soybean oil)
Waffles

** Note** Many people who have a soy allergy can safely consume soy lecithin and
soybean oil. However, consult with your physician before consuming.

Foods that typically don’t contain soy:
Cream cheese
Milk
Pudding, without soy ingredients
Sour cream
Yogurt
Meat (fresh or frozen)
Fish/Shellfish (fresh or frozen)
Eggs
Dried beans and peas, except soy
Nuts and seeds, without soy
100% vegetables juices (fresh, frozen, canned)
100% fruit juices (fresh, frozen, canned)
Butter
Vegetable oils
Herbs and spices
Mustard, ketchup, and relish
Gelatin
Honey
Jam, jelly, marmalade, and preserves
Sugar
Maple syrup

Additional resources:
http://www.foodallergy.org/allergens/soy-allergy
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=20&cont=522
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/SoyAllergy