Soy Allergy Card
Create a personalised soy allergy card. Clearly communicate your soy sauce, tofu, edamame, soy lecithin, miso, tempeh, vegetable oil allergies to restaurants and food providers.
Allergens Covered
- Soy sauce
- Tofu
- Edamame
- Soy lecithin
- Miso
- Tempeh
- Vegetable oil
Add your own allergens to fully customise your card
Soy allergy is a reaction to proteins found in soybeans and soy-based products. It is particularly common in young children, though many outgrow it. Because soy is one of the most widely used ingredients in processed food, a soy allergy card is a practical tool for safe eating.
Where Soy Hides in Food
Soy is everywhere in the modern food supply. It appears as soy lecithin in chocolate and baked goods, soybean oil in dressings and fried foods, and soy protein in meat substitutes and protein bars. Soy sauce, miso, tofu, tempeh, and edamame are obvious sources, but soy also turns up in bread, cereals, canned soups, and infant formula.
How a Soy Allergy Card Helps
Because soy is so prevalent in processed ingredients, it can be difficult for kitchen staff to track every source without a prompt. Your allergy card serves as that prompt - it gives staff a clear allergen to check against product labels and recipes, rather than relying on assumptions about which dishes contain soy.
When to Carry Your Soy Allergy Card
Carry your card at all restaurants, particularly Asian, vegetarian, and vegan establishments where soy is a protein staple. It is also valuable at fast-food outlets and canteens where processed ingredients are common. Travelling in East Asia, where soy is a foundation of the cuisine, makes a translated card essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is soy lecithin safe for people with soy allergy?
- Soy lecithin contains very little soy protein and is tolerated by many people with soy allergy. However, reactions vary - check with your allergist and keep soy listed on your card to be safe.
- Can I eat soybean oil with a soy allergy?
- Highly refined soybean oil has most proteins removed and is tolerated by many. Cold-pressed or unrefined soy oil still contains proteins and should be avoided. Your allergist can advise.
- Do children outgrow soy allergy?
- Many children outgrow soy allergy by age ten. Until confirmed by testing, continue to carry an allergy card and avoid soy.
Create Your Free Soy Allergy Card
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