Living With Soya Allergy: Hidden Ingredients, Soya Lecithin & Label Dilemmas

Soya is one of the 14 major allergens, but it often hides in unexpected places. In this episode, we explore the world of soya allergy, uncovering the role of soya lecithin in foods, and what allergen labelling laws really mean for patients, families, and healthcare professionals. We’ll discuss the difference between soya protein and soya derivatives, why some people react to trace amounts, and how manufacturers handle precautionary allergen labelling.Whether you’re living with a soya allergy, supporting a child with food allergies, or working in allergy care, this episode offers practical insights, expert tips, and up-to-date knowledge to help navigate everyday food choices safely.Sources:Patel, N., Vazquez-Ortiz, M., Lindsley, S., Campbell, D. E., & Turner, P. J. (2018). Low frequency of soya allergy in peanut-allergic children: Relevance to allergen labelling on medicines. Allergy, 6.Maruyama, N., Sato, S., Cabanos, C., Tanaka, A., Ito, K., & Ebisawa, M. (2018). Gly m 5/Gly m 8 fusion component as a potential novel candidate molecule for diagnosing soya bean allergy in Japanese children. Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 48, 1726–1734.Gholmie, Y., Lozinsky, A. C., Godwin, H., Reeve, K., Dzubiak, R., Shah, N., & Meyer, R. (2020). Tolerance of soya lecithin in children with non-immunoglobulin E-mediated soya allergy: a randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33, 232–240.ECARF (European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation). (2016, July). Soya allergy. ECARF Magazine.North West Allergy Network. Soya bean Allergy. Allergy Leaflets.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast and on this website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Please don't ignore or delay seeking medical advice based on content from this podcast or website.Buy me a coffee: https://coff.ee/goodlifecreationsSend us Fan MailSupport the showBrought to you by - Goodlife Creations (2026). Music by - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay.