Is Soy milk Gluten Free?

Gluten verdict for Soy milk: Check the Label

Check the Label Soy milk

Soy milk is usually gluten free, but several brands add barley malt.

AU FSANZ & Coeliac Australia US FDA

Rated against the stricter of the two standards. Compare AU and US rules

Plain soy milk is gluten free, but many commercial soy milks add barley malt extract as a sweetener, which contains gluten. Check the label and choose one with no malt, or one labelled gluten free.

Coeliac Disease

Check the label. Plain soy milk with no malt is fine, but avoid malted varieties. Look for one labelled gluten free.

Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)

Same as coeliac guidance. Avoid malted varieties.

Why Does Soy milk Sometimes Contain Gluten?

Soybeans contain no gluten, but many commercial soy milks (some Vitasoy lines, malted varieties) add barley malt extract as a sweetener, which contains gluten.

Australia vs United States

Australia (FSANZ)

FSANZ requires wheat and the gluten-containing cereals barley, rye and oats to be declared. Several Australian soy milks contain barley malt extract, so check each product.

United States (FDA)

The FDA permits a gluten free label below 20 ppm. US soy milks vary, so check the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 mL · Typical serve: 100 mL (unsweetened)

Energy218 kJ / 52 kcal

Protein3.3g

Fat, total1.8g

Saturated fat0.2g

Carbohydrate6.3g

Sugars4.0g

Dietary fibre0.6g

Sodium47mg

Source: USDA FDC. Values are for the generic food in its standard form. Branded products may vary. Always check the product label for the most accurate nutrition information.

What to Watch For

Barley malt extract or malt in the ingredient list. Common in original and malted soy milks.

Gluten Free Alternatives

If you need a gluten free substitute, consider: Almond milk, rice milk, oat milk (check), coconut milk, cow's milk.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information about gluten content, not medical advice. If you have coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, or a wheat allergy, always consult your doctor or accredited practising dietitian before making dietary changes. Product formulations change. Always read the label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soy milk gluten free?

Plain soy milk is gluten free, but many commercial soy milks add barley malt extract as a sweetener, which contains gluten. Check the label and choose one with no malt, or one labelled gluten free.

Can coeliacs eat soy milk?

Check the label. Plain soy milk with no malt is fine, but avoid malted varieties. Look for one labelled gluten free.

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How We Verify This

Every food in our database is reviewed against current FSANZ and FDA gluten-free standards. Brand data is verified against manufacturer labelling. We cross-reference with Coeliac Australia ingredient lists and the USDA FoodData Central database. When Australian and US standards differ, we apply the stricter standard.

Sources

FSANZ, Coeliac Australia

Last reviewed: July 2026