- For soy sauce: Olive brine, balsamic vinegar, or soy-free miso sauce -- with some additional salt.
- For soy margarines: Real butter is always an option, although you only want to use a little. If you also have a dairy allergy, there are some soy- and dairy-free margarines.
- For soy oil: Try other oils, such as canola or olive oil.
- For teriyaki sauce: This has soy sauce in it. Some people use sweet-and-sour sauce instead. But check the ingredients to be sure soybean oil isn't used in making the sweet-and-sour sauce.
- For miso (soybean paste): Look for non-soy versions made from other beans and rice. Make sure you’re not allergic to other kinds of beans. About 5% of people who are allergic to one legume, like soybeans, are allergic to other kinds, too.
Food Substitutes for Soy Allergy
Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, MS, DO on March 26, 2021