Soy Allergy

Hypersensitivity type may be- Type I Allergy
Immune reactions may be from- IgE
Reactions may occur in- Minutes

Soy (also called Soya) is created from Soybeans, which are part of the Legume family, the same as Peanuts and Lupin. 

A Soy allergy reaction occurs when the protein found in Soybeans is exposed to someone with an Allergy.

Soy is used in many food products (scroll below to see the some common places it can be found in, especially as an emulsifier.

People with a Soy Allergy, may also experience an allergy to Cow's Milk.

SOY is one of the 10 most common food allergens in Australia, that all together account for 90% of food allergies in Australia.

SYMPTOMS

Some of the symptoms may be characterised by:

• Mouth Tingling
• Hives
• Eczema
• Swelling across body
• Wheezing
• Stomach cramps
• Coughing
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flushing
• Asthma aggravation
• ANAPHYLAXIS

The validity and severity of these symptoms are dependent on the individual and the level of exposure, as determined by a qualified health care provider.

TREATMENT

If you experience or are in the presence of someone that encounters an immediate serious reaction (this may include difficulty breathing, wheezing, throat tightening, swelling, collapse, etc), call or have someone call triple zero (000) immediately.

In the case of a minor allergic reaction, people may use Antihistamines along with other medications based on their individual symptoms and prescribed treatments.

For severe allergic reactions Epinephrine may be used, followed by seeking emergency medical attention. However, some people may not be able to use Epinephrine due to particular reasons.

It’s important for anyone with an Allergy, to discuss treatments with a qualified health care provider to understand how to manage individual allergies and also to set up an Allergy Action Plan in the case of a reaction.

Always present your Allergy Card, Medical Alert Bracelet or Necklace to ensure health care providers, family members, friends, colleagues and others are aware of your Allergy or Allergies.

TESTING

A skin prick test or blood test may be used to test for a Soy Allergy.

LABELLING

Some labels or terms you may come across on Soy Allergy friendly products:

"Soy Free" "No Soy" "Soy Alternative"

RANDOM ALLERGY FACT

Soybeans aren't just used in food products, they are also used make a renewable fuel known as biodiesel.  

WHERE YOU MAY COME ACROSS SOY

The below is not a complete list, but just some of the places you may come across Soy:

• Artificial favorings
• Baked goods
• Bean Curd
• Beans
• Breads
• Cake mixes
• Cereals
• Cheese
• Chocolate flavourings
• Chocolate nut spreads
• Chocolates
• Crumbed fish
• Crumbed meat
• Custards
• Deli salads
• Desserts
• Edamame
• Flavoured milk drinks
• Flavourings
• Flour
• Forumula
• Gelato
• Glycine max
• Gravy and stock cubes
• Homemade bread mixes
• Hydrolyzed plant protein
• Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
• Ice creams
• Mayonnaise
• Meat substitutes
• Milk
• Miso
• Monodiglyceride
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• Natto
• Natural favorings
• Oil
• Pancake mixes
• Paste
• Pizza
• Protein Isolate
• Sauces (Soy sauce, etc)
• Shoyu
• Sorbet
• Soup mixes
• Sweets
• Taco shells
• Tamari
• Tempeh
• Teriyaki
• Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• Tofu
• Vegetable broth
• Vegetable gum
• Vegetable oil
• Vegetable starch
• Vegetarian foods
• Yogurt

The information provided on Allergy Life Australia is to generally educate and inform you about living with allergies, intolerances and conditions, and is not intended as medical instruction or as a substitute for diagnosis, examination and advice by a qualified health care provider.

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ARE THERE ANY OTHER PLACES YOU HAVE COME ACROSS SOY? HAVE YOU HAD AN EXPERIENCE WITH A SOY ALLERGY OR KNOW SOMEONE THAT HAS? LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW