A bean that turns up as protein, oil, sauce and lecithin. People with a soy allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid soy.
Quick facts
| Type | Allergen |
|---|---|
| Label code | E322 (lecithin) |
| Often found in | Meat alternatives and protein bars, Chocolate and baked goods, Soy sauce, miso and marinades, Breakfast cereals and snacks |
| Other names | Soya, Soybeans, Edamame, Tofu, Miso, Tempeh, Soy lecithin (E322), Soy protein |
Does soy fit you?
Pick what applies to you:
Pick at least one to see your answer.
What is soy?
Soy is a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. It appears as whole beans, protein, flour, sauce and oil, and as lecithin (E322), an emulsifier that can also come from sunflower or eggs.
Where is soy found?
- Meat alternatives and protein bars
- Chocolate and baked goods
- Soy sauce, miso and marinades
- Breakfast cereals and snacks
What other names does soy use on labels?
Who looks out for soy?
People with a soy allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid soy.
Yes. Soy is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Diets and allergies
| Your profile | Soy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan | Fits you | It comes from a plant. |
| Vegetarian | Fits you | Soy is not an animal ingredient. |
| Milk allergy / dairy-free | Fits you | Soy is not a milk ingredient. |
| Gluten-free | Fits you | Soy does not contain gluten. |
| Peanut allergy | Fits you | Soy is not peanut. |
| Sesame allergy | Fits you | Soy is not sesame. |
| Egg allergy | Fits you | Soy is not egg. |
| Soy allergy | Not for you | It is soy, including soy lecithin (E322). |
| Avoiding caffeine | Fits you | Soy does not contain caffeine. |
“Fits you” means soy is not the thing that profile avoids. Packaged products can still carry a “may contain” warning, so always check the pack.
How does Bravoora check for soy?
Bravoora looks for soy in every form, keeps “contains” and “may contain” apart, and checks whether the source of lecithin is stated.
Questions about soy
What is soy?
Soy is a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. It appears as whole beans, protein, flour, sauce and oil, and as lecithin (E322), an emulsifier that can also come from sunflower or eggs.
Where is soy found?
Meat alternatives and protein bars, Chocolate and baked goods, Soy sauce, miso and marinades, Breakfast cereals and snacks.
What other names does soy use on labels?
Soya, Soybeans, Edamame, Tofu, Miso, Tempeh, Soy lecithin (E322), Soy protein.
Is soy a major allergen?
Yes. Soy is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Is soy vegan?
Yes. It comes from a plant.
Does soy fit a soy allergy profile?
No. It is soy, including soy lecithin (E322).
How does Bravoora check for soy?
Bravoora looks for soy in every form, keeps “contains” and “may contain” apart, and checks whether the source of lecithin is stated.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
