Hidden soy

Here are some hidden soy ingredients to watch out for -

Always contains soy:

• edamame
• miso
• natto
• shoyu
• sobee
• tempeh
• TVP (texturized vegetable protein)
• tofu

May contain soy:

• bulking agent
• emulsifier
• guar gum
• gum arabic
• HVP or HPP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein, hydrolyzed plant protein)
• lecithin
• protein, protein extender, protein filler
• MSG (monosodium glutamate)
• seasonings
• shortenings
• stabilizer
• thickener
• vegetable gum, vegetable starch, vegetable oil, vegetable protein
• be wary of anything that says "vegetable" but doesn't specify which one; it is usually soy

Common sources:

• Vitamin E
  
• baby food
• baked goods
• bouillon cubes
  
• canned fish
• Chinese food
  
• chocolates (cream centers)
• cooking oils
• gravy (sauce) powders
  
• hamburger patties
• hot dogs
  
• ice cream
• infant formula (including cow's milk formula)
  
• margarine
• mayonnaise
• meat products
• powdered meal replacers, protein drinks
• sauces (soy, Asian, Worcestershire, gravy)
• seasoned salt
  
• shortenings
• many "dairy-free" or vegan food products