Wheat And Soy Are Used In The Production Of Other Products

Wheat and soy are common agricultural crops. Wheat is a grain, and soy is a legume. Both are widely used as food ingredients or to produce other food ingredients.

Wheat is a primary ingredient in baked goods like bread and pasta, and is also used to make flour and gluten. Soy is used to make soy milk, tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, and soy protein isolates. They provide structure, protein, and texture in many processed foods.

Wheat and soy are common food staples. For most people, they are safe and nutritious. However, wheat contains gluten, which can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Soy is one of the major allergens, and some individuals are allergic to it. The FDA considers both to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as food ingredients. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various components of wheat and soy.