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Black Soy Bean

Low concern

Black soybeans are a whole-food legume providing protein, fiber, isoflavones, and anthocyanins (in seed coat). Soy is one of the 9 major allergens under FALCPA and must be declared.

Found in

70 products

What it is

Black soybean (Glycine max), a black-skinned variety of the soybean.

Whole-food legume used in cuisines across East Asia.

Why it's flagged

soy is a major allergen

What regulators actually say

"Soybeans, mature seeds, raw — nutrient profile data."

USDA FoodData Central — fdc.nal.usda.gov

"Soybeans are recognized by the FDA as one of nine major food allergens."

FDA — Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; soy is a major allergen under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; soy on Annex II of Reg 1169/2011.

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