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Soy Fiber

Low concern

Soy fiber is a recognized source of dietary fiber and is generally well tolerated, but soy is a major food allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA. Soy ingredients can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Found in

549 products

What it is

Insoluble fiber derived from soybean hulls or cotyledons after oil and protein extraction.

Adds dietary fiber, water-binding capacity, and texture; used as a fiber fortificant.

Why it's flagged

soy allergen

What regulators actually say

"The law identifies nine foods as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food ingredient; soy is a major allergen requiring labeling

European Union — EFSA

Soy listed in EU 1169/2011 Annex II allergens

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