Soya Allergy Resources
Soya Allergy
What is Soya Allergy?
Soya allergy, like many food allergies, occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in soya as harmful, triggering an allergic reaction. Soy allergy in babies can be common, especially if your baby has a milk allergy.
The soya bean belongs to a family called legumes. Legumes also include fresh and dried peas, beans, carob, liquorice, and peanut. However, it is important to make sure that you don’t avoid all of these foods without a diagnosed allergy.
Understanding Soya in Foods
Soya is widely used in many foods, which can make it difficult to avoid at times, however I am here to support you every step of the way.
Managing a soya allergy can be complex due to its prevalence in many food products. As an expert in food allergies, I can provide practical, evidence-based advice to help you navigate a soya-free diet and ensure your little one gets the right nutrition.
Milk and Soya Free Diet for Babies: What Can My Baby Eat?
If you’ve been told your baby needs to avoid both cow’s milk and soya, it can suddenly feel like everything contains one or the other. Milk turns up in obvious foods like yoghurt and cheese, but also in plenty of packaged foods. Soya can be even trickier because it...
Is Soy Dairy Free? A Paediatric Dietitian Explains
When you’re navigating food allergies, it can feel like every food label brings more questions than answers. One of the most common questions I hear is: “Is soy dairy free?” The quick answer is yes — soy comes from beans, not cows, so it doesn’t contain dairy. But if...
Ultimate Guide to the soya ladder for infants 2025
Soya protein allergy is a common food allergen I see in my clinic. Symptoms I find will generally appear when weaning starts, especially if your little one has a milk allergy and you opt for products made from soya beans as an alternative such as milk and...
Black Beans vs Black Soya Beans: What’s the difference?
Updated 30.6.24 In the world of plant-based and infant nutrition the debate of black beans vs black soya beans: what's the difference? is a common topic. As a dietitian who specialises in family nutrition and allergy, I get many questions about plant based protein...