GLOSSARY Β· LEGUME FLOURS

Soy Flour

EN Soy Flour Β· DE Sojamehl Β· IT Farina di Soia
CATEGORY=Legume FloursBINDING=3/5CROSS-CONTACT=Low cross-contact riskPRIMARY USE=Baking, protein enrichment

Soy Flour (also: Soybean flour | Defatted soy flour | Full-fat soy flour). Strong beany flavour. Moist crumb. Lowers shelf life of baked goods.

βœ“ GF STATUS

Naturally gluten-free. Major soya allergen; mandatory EU declaration. Like other pulses, soya can pick up cereal grains in the field and the mill: buy soya flour with a gluten-free claim on the pack (a certification mark is a bonus, not a requirement).

A note on coeliac safety

Naturally gluten-free. Major soya allergen; mandatory EU declaration. Like other pulses, soya can pick up cereal grains in the field and the mill: buy soya flour with a gluten-free claim on the pack (a certification mark is a bonus, not a requirement).

Region Gluten-free status
EU GF if labelled gluten-free
US (FDA) GF if labelled gluten-free
Australia / NZ GF if labelled gluten-free

In the kitchen

Strong beany flavour. Moist crumb. Lowers shelf life of baked goods. Best for: Baking, protein enrichment.

If you don’t have it

Chickpea flour

Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier A · last reviewed June 2026.

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EVIDENCE LEDGER
Reference standardCODEX / AOECS
Entry updated2026-06-11
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