Hidden allergen names
Other names for soy and soya on labels
Soy (soya in the UK) is common in processed foods, often as protein, oil, lecithin or a fermented product. These are the names ClearaScan looks for when soy and soya is on your list.
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Names that can mean soy and soya
Soy ingredients
- soya
- soybean
- soy protein
- soy isolate
- soy concentrate
- soy flour
- hydrolysed soy protein
- textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- soy lecithin
- soybean oil
Soy foods
- soy sauce
- tamari
- shoyu
- miso
- natto
- tofu
- tempeh
- edamame
- soy milk
- soybean curd
In the US, highly refined soybean oil doesn't have to be labelled as an allergen. Ask your doctor or dietitian which soy ingredients you need to avoid.
How labels show allergens. In the UK, the 14 major allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list, for example in bold. In the US, the nine major allergens must be named on the label, in the ingredients or in a "Contains" statement. "May contain" warnings are voluntary in both countries.
Questions
Does ClearaScan catch these names for soy and soya?
Yes. Add soy and soya to an Ingredient Guard and ClearaScan looks for these names on every label it reads for that person.
Is this list complete?
No list can be. Always read the label, and ask your doctor or dietitian what you need to avoid.
Sources
- Food Standards Agency: Food allergy and intolerance advice for consumers
- US Food and Drug Administration: Food Allergies
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