Names that mean soy
- Soy, soya, soybean
- Soy lecithinAn emulsifier, common in chocolate and baked goods.
- Soy sauce
- EdamameYoung soybeans.
- Tofu, tempeh
- MisoFermented soybean paste.
What the law requires
| United States | A major food allergen, as in “lecithin (soy).”1 Highly refined soybean oil is exempt from allergen labeling, but it’s still called “soybean oil” in the ingredient list.2 |
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| European Union | One of the 14 allergens. Fully refined soybean oil, some vitamin E (E306) and plant sterols made from soybean oil are exempt.3 |
| Japan | Not mandatory. Soybean (大豆) is on the recommended list.4 |
On labels in other languages
| Spanish | Chinese | Japanese |
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| soja, soya | 大豆、黄豆 | 大豆 |