Soy Lectihin
What is Soy Lectihin?
Soy lecithin is a fatty substance derived from soybeans. It is produced by extracting the oil from soybeans and then processing it to isolate the lecithin. It is a common food additive used to improve texture and shelf life.
Is Soy Lectihin vegan?
Soy Lectihin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soy Lectihin gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Soy Lectihin a major allergen?
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Soy Lectihin used for?
Soy lecithin is primarily used as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water.
Is Soy Lectihin safe?
Soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Soy lecithin is primarily used as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water. This improves the texture, consistency, and shelf life of many processed foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, chocolate, margarine, and ice cream.
Health notes
Soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a common ingredient and is consumed in typical amounts without known adverse health effects. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated soy lecithin and found it to be safe. There are no major controversies or safety concerns associated with its use.
Allergen info
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Soy Lectihin
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