Ingredient

Defatted

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Defatted ingredients, particularly soy flour or soy protein concentrate, are used to add protein …

What it is

Defatted refers to a food product that has had most of its fat removed. This is often done with ingredients like soy or other seeds, where the oil is extracted for other uses, leaving behind a protein-rich solid.

Why it's used

Defatted ingredients, particularly soy flour or soy protein concentrate, are used to add protein and fiber to foods while keeping fat content low. They are common in baked goods, cereals, protein bars, and meat alternatives.

Health notes

Defatted soy flour and protein are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Soy protein is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. Some studies suggest soy consumption may have benefits for heart health, but research is ongoing and evidence is mixed regarding other health effects. JECFA has evaluated soy protein and set an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Soy is one of the nine FDA major allergens. Therefore, defatted ingredients derived from soy are also considered major allergens.

Products containing Defatted

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Topco Associates, Inc. Full Circle, Go Right, Crunchy Fiber Twigs, Soy Protein Grahams And Honey Puffs Cereal Cereal 308kcal 25Protein 1.9Fat 61.5Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Cereal, Fiber Twigs, Grahams & Honey Puffs, Fiber Twigs, Grahams & Honey Puffs Cereal 365kcal 25Protein 1.9Fat 63.5Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Earth Balance, Soy Garden, Natural Buttery Spread Butter & Spread 714kcal 0Protein 78.6Fat 0Carbs Oberto Sausage Company Smoked Sausages Other Snacks High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 21.4Protein 39.3Fat 10.7Carbs

Gwen Studios Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks, Fuego Other Snacks High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 25Protein 39.3Fat 7.1Carbs Gwen Studios Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks, Fuego Other Snacks High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 25Protein 39.3Fat 7.1Carbs

Oberto Sausage Company Old Fashioned Smoked Sausage, Old Fashioned Other Snacks High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 21.4Protein 39.3Fat 10.7Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Leanway A Crunchy Blend Of Fiber Twigs, Soy Protein Crisps & Honey Puffed Wheat High Fiber Cereal Cereal 308kcal 25Protein 1.9Fat 63.5Carbs Oberto Sausage Company Old Fashioned Smoked Sausage, Old Fashioned Other Snacks 464kcal 25Protein 35.7Fat 7.1Carbs Oberto Sausage Company Old Fashioned Xl Size Smoked Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 463kcal 25.9Protein 37.0Fat 7.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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