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SOY ALLERGY, ALLERGIES (Soy Protein Allergy, Soybean Food Allergy) Many people are allergic to soy protein or anything containing soy protein, including: edamame hydrolyzed vegetable (soy) protein (HVP) miso natto shoyu sauce soy (soy albumin, soy fiber, soy flour, soy grits, soy milk, soy nuts, soy sprouts) soya soybean (curd, granules) soybean butter soy protein (concentrate, isolate) soy sauce Tamari Tempeh textured vegetable protein (TVP) tofu The following food additives may contain soy protein: flavoring (including natural and artificial) canned chicken broth vegetable broth vegetable gum vegetable starch bouillon cubes (beef, chicken, vegetable, etc.) Soy protein is one of the most common food allergens in the U.S. Those allergic to soy protein should always read food ingredient labels carefully and avoid any foods containing the substances listed above. Extreme caution should be used when dining at Asian restaraunts or when using Asian sauces. Many fast-food restaurants commonly use soy protein in hamburger buns (soy flour) hamburger meat (soy protein) and HVP in sauces. On their respective web sites, McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's list soy flour as an ingredient in their hamburger buns. Multi-grain breads often contain soy flour. Doughnut mix and pancake mix commonly contain soy flour. Doughnuts often contain soy flour. Some products don't list soy protein or soy flour on their ingredients labels, yet they still contain soy. Some who are allergic to soy protein may have an extreme allergic reaction and go into anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis). In cases of anaphylaxis, emergency medical personnel typically administer epinephrine (available in the ready-to-inject form, EpiPen) and an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine). In case of an allergic reaction, see a '''physician''' or go to the '''emergency room''' immediately. '''Anaphylaxis can be fatal''' if not '''treated immediately''' with '''Epinephrine''' (adrenaline) and '''antihistamines'''. Studies show that most individuals who are allergic to soy protein may be able to safely consume soybean oil (not cold pressed, expeller pressed, or extruded oil) and soy lecithin, as these products do not normally contain soy protein. http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/Soy%20Allergens.html http://www.soya.be/soy-allergy.php http://allergies.about.com/cs/soy/a/aa061499.htm SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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