Soya Lecithin E322
What is Soya Lecithin E322?
Soya lecithin (E322) is a phospholipid, a type of fat, typically derived from soya beans. It is extracted from soya oil through a process involving degumming and purification. It can also be sourced from sunflower seeds.
Is Soya Lecithin E322 vegan?
Soya Lecithin E322 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soya Lecithin E322 a major allergen?
Soya lecithin is derived from soya, which is one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on UK food labels.
What is Soya Lecithin E322 used for?
Soya lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that would normally separate, such as oil and water.
Is Soya Lecithin E322 safe?
Soya lecithin is authorised as a food additive in the UK and the EU.
Why it's used
Soya lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that would normally separate, such as oil and water. This improves texture and stability in a wide range of foods, including baked goods, chocolate, and confectionery. It also functions as a wetting agent and release agent in baking.
Health notes
Soya lecithin is authorised as a food additive in the UK and the EU. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated soya lecithin and found no safety concerns at current levels of use. While soya is a common allergen, highly purified lecithin is generally considered to have a very low allergenic potential, though this is a subject of ongoing discussion.
Allergen info
Soya lecithin is derived from soya, which is one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on UK food labels. However, due to its processing, it is often considered to have a low allergenic risk.
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