Soy Allergy Diet

Avoid All Sources of Soy Protein

Avoiding products made with soy is difficult. Soybeans have become a major part of processed food products in our country. Soybeans and soybean products are found in baked goods, canned tuna, cereals, crackers, infant formulas, sauces, and soups.

In the processing of most soybean oils, the protein portion is removed. Studies have shown that most people with a soy allergy may safely eat soy lecithin and soybean oil.

Read Food Labels

Knowing how to read a food label will help you avoid problems caused by soybean protein in foods.

 

Avoid foods that contain soy or any of these ingredients:
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edamame                      soy sauce
hydrolyzed soy protein       soya
miso                         soybean (granules, curd)
natto                        soy protein
shoyu sauce                  Tamari
soy (albumin, fiber,         Tempeh
   flour, grits, nuts,       textured vegetable
   milk, sprouts)               protein (TVP)
soy protein (concentrate,    tofu
   isolate)
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Foods that may contain soybean protein:
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Asian foods                  vegetable gum
flavoring (natural           vegetable starch
   and artificial)
vegetable broth
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Provide Missing Nutrients

Soybeans alone aren't a major food in the diet, but because they are in so many products, eliminating all those foods can result in a vitamin deficiency. Work with a dietitian to be sure your child's nutritional needs are met.