SOYBEANS

Soybeans are a member of the Leguminosae family and are a common food allergy in the US. In addition to being eaten as soybeans, they are also commonly included in various foods as a food ingredient, making it extremely difficult to avoid them.

In addition to soybeans, beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts are also classified as legumes (Leguminosae family). People who react to soy don’t necessarily react to the other things in the family.

Main symptoms for soybeans

• Skin conditions such as eczema, urticaria (hives)
• Itching and irritation around the mouth
• Vomiting
• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, bloating, stomach cramps or diarrhea
• Respiratory symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, wheezing
  

Main foods containing soybeans

• Green soybeans
• Soybean flour
• Miso
• Natto
• Soy sauce
• Soy-based processed products (soy albumin, soy cheese, soy fiber, soy flour, soy ice cream, soy milk, roasted soybeans, soy sprouts, soy yogurt)
• Yuba
• Tamari
• Tempe
• Teriyaki sauce
• TVP (ground meat substitute)
• Tofu
• All foods containing soy protein (concentrated, dried, extracted)
  

Foods that may contain soy

• Cookies and crackers
  Canned soup
• Canned tuna and canned meat
  Cereal
• Baby food
• Energy bar / Protein Bar
• Low fat peanut butter
• Natural seasoning
• Processed meat
• Processed food
• Sauces
• Vegetable gum
• Vegetable starch
• Vegetable soup