Ingredient

Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add isolated soy protein to foods to boost protein content and improve texture. …

What is Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin?

Isolated soy protein is a concentrated form of protein derived from soybeans. Soybeans are dehulled, defatted, and then processed to isolate the protein, often using water or alcohol extraction. It typically contains at least 90% protein and less than 2% soy lecithin, which is added as an emulsifier.

Is Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin vegan?

Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin a major allergen?

Isolated soy protein is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin used for?

Manufacturers add isolated soy protein to foods to boost protein content and improve texture.

Is Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin safe?

Isolated soy protein is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add isolated soy protein to foods to boost protein content and improve texture. It is commonly found in processed meat products, meat alternatives, baked goods, and nutritional supplements. Its functional properties include binding water and fat, and providing a meat-like texture.

Health notes

Isolated soy protein is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Soy protein is a complete protein, containing all essential amino acids. Some research suggests that consuming soy protein as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease. The WHO/IARC has classified soy isoflavones (compounds found in soy) as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). However, evidence regarding the health effects of isolated soy protein at typical consumption levels is mixed.

Allergen info

Isolated soy protein is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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