Textured Soy Protein Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Textured Soy Protein is a protein manufactured through soybean extraction, available as yellow or milk white powder. Textured Soy Protein is widely used as nutrition supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.

General Side Effects

There is no significant side effect caused by soy protein directly.

Suggested Dosage

As Textured Soy Protein is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Textured Soy Protein for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Textured Soy Protein could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Textured Soy Protein in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Textured Soy Protein for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Textured Soy Protein is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.