AVOID foods that contain any of these ingredients:

Edamame

Hydrolyzed soy protein

Miso

Natto

Shoyu sauce

Soy (fiber, flour, grits, nuts, milk, sprouts)

Soy protein (concentrate, isolate)

Soy sauce

Tamari

Tempeh

Textured vegetable protein (TVP)

Tofu

Ingredients that MAY indicate the presence of soy protein:

Asian Cuisine

Flavorings (artificial and natural)

Hydrolyzed plant protein

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein

Natural flavoring

Vegetable broth

Vegetable gum

Vegetable starch

• Studies show that most soy allergic persons may safely eat products that contain soy lecithin and soy oils. These substances are fat based, and persons with allergies react to the protein portion of the food.
• Flavorings may be soy based. Contact the company to identify the natural flavorings in foods. Ask if they use soy as a carrier protein for the natural flavoring.
• Hydrolyzed plant and hydrolyzed vegetable protein are likely to be soy. Contact the company to identify the vegetable broths, gums, and starches as they have the potential to be soy.