Ingredient

Soylecithin

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Soy lecithin is commonly used as an emulsifier in food products. Emulsifiers help to …

What it is

Soy lecithin is a substance derived from soybeans. It is a mixture of phospholipids, which are fatty compounds. It is typically produced by extracting oil from soybeans and then separating the lecithin from the oil.

Why it's used

Soy lecithin is commonly used as an emulsifier in food products. Emulsifiers help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix well, like oil and water. This helps create smoother textures and prevents separation in foods such as baked goods, chocolate, and ice cream.

Health notes

In the U.S., soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is used in small amounts in many foods. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated soy lecithin. Research has not shown significant adverse health effects from consuming typical amounts of soy lecithin found in food.

Allergen info

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Soylecithin

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JOJO'S Bars Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 471kcal 14.7Protein 35.3Fat 35.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Select, Rich Chocolate Ice Cream, Double Fudge Brownie, Double Fudge Brownie Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 214kcal 4.3Protein 10Fat 30Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Mint Chocolate Chip A Combination Of Cool, Creamy Mint Ice Cream With A Sweet Sprinkling Of Chocolate Chips, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 217kcal 2.9Protein 11.6Fat 27.5Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gold Emblem, Dessert Bites, Orange Creamsicle, Orange Creamsicle Candy High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 410kcal 2.6Protein 12.8Fat 74.4Carbs Coborn's Incorporated German Square Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 363kcal 3.7Protein 17.8Fat 46.7Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Fresh Coborn's, Neopolitan Square Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 3.0Protein 17.0Fat 57.8Carbs Kol-Tar, Inc. Hand Iced Italian Holiday & Wedding Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 393kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 57.1Carbs Melville Candy Corporation Halloween Treat Decorated Marshmallow Candy High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 455kcal 0Protein 11.4Fat 81.8Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Stout Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 509kcal 5.3Protein 29.8Fat 50.9Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Red Velvet 3*3 Square Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 356kcal 3.0Protein 16.3Fat 48.9Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Fresh Coborn's, Marble Cupcakes W/ Buttercrem Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 403kcal 12.5Protein 19.4Fat 56.9Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Fresh Coborn's, Iced Marble Cupcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 406kcal 3.1Protein 18.8Fat 57.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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