Nonfat Milk Powder Soy Lecithin

Nonfat milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk. Soy lecithin is a fat derived from soybeans, often a byproduct of soybean oil production. It is typically produced by extracting soybean oil and then processing it to isolate lecithin.

Nonfat milk powder is used to add a milky flavor and richness, and to improve texture in baked goods and confectionery. Soy lecithin is primarily used as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that normally don't mix, like oil and water. It is found in a wide variety of processed foods including baked goods, chocolate, and snack foods.

Nonfat milk powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Soy lecithin is also GRAS. Both are common food ingredients consumed in typical amounts. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated soy lecithin, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming these ingredients at typical levels.