Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
What is Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate?
Soy lecithin is a fat-like substance derived from soybeans, typically extracted during soybean oil production. Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) is made from castor beans and glycerol. Both are used as emulsifiers, helping to blend ingredients that normally don't mix, like oil and water.
Is Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate vegan?
Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate a major allergen?
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 major allergens.
What is Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate used for?
These ingredients are added to foods to improve texture and prevent separation.
Is Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate safe?
Soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
These ingredients are added to foods to improve texture and prevent separation. They help create smooth, consistent products. You'll often find them in chocolate, baked goods, and dressings.
Health notes
Soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. PGPR is also approved by the FDA as a food additive. Both have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA and EFSA. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects. Research has not linked them to significant health concerns.
Allergen info
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 major allergens. PGPR is not derived from any of the major allergens.
Foods that contain Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
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Nutresa, S.A. De C.V.
Chocolate Flavored Candy Coins, Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving
508kcal
2.4Protein
24.2Fat
70.2Carbs
Nutresa, S.A. De C.V.
Chocolate Flavored Candy Coins, Chocolate
High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving
508kcal
2.4Protein
24.2Fat
70.2Carbs
Ingles Markets Inc.
Premium Milk Chocolate, Sea Salt
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
500kcal
6Protein
28Fat
60Carbs
Ingles Markets Inc.
Premium Milk Chocolate Bar, Almond
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
520kcal
8Protein
32Fat
58Carbs
Ingles Markets Inc.
Premium Milk Chocolate Bar, Original
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
520kcal
8Protein
30Fat
62Carbs
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
524kcal
4.8Protein
28.6Fat
61.9Carbs
Corona - Lotus N.V.
Cookies With Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
500kcal
5.3Protein
23.7Fat
65.8Carbs
Walgreens Co.
Orange Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Spoons, Orange Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving
525kcal
5Protein
27.5Fat
62.5Carbs
American Food Products Inc
Milk Chocolate Flavored Pumpkins And Eyeballs, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
500kcal
3.3Protein
23.3Fat
70Carbs
Weis Markets, Inc.
Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
484kcal
4.7Protein
21.9Fat
71.9Carbs
Frankford Candy, LLC
Teacher Heart Box Milk Chocolate Foiled Hearts
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
500kcal
4.5Protein
25Fat
68.2Carbs
Ingles Markets Inc.
Laura Lynn, Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
512kcal
7.5Protein
28.8Fat
60Carbs
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