Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid
What is Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid?
Soy lecithin is a fatty substance derived from soybeans. It is a byproduct of soybean oil production and is often processed to remove impurities. Polyglycerol polyricinoleic acid (PGPR) is made from castor oil and glycerol.
Is Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid vegan?
Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid a major allergen?
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 major allergens.
What is Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid used for?
These ingredients are used as emulsifiers, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water.
Is Soy Lecithin & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid safe?
Soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
These ingredients are used as emulsifiers, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water. They improve texture and prevent separation in foods such as chocolate, baked goods, and confectionery.
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 are used in small amounts and are not expected to cause harm when consumed at typical levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these substances. Research has not shown significant health concerns associated with their use in food.
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 & Polyglycerol Polyricinoleic Acid
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