E322: Lecithins
Also called: Soy lecithin, Soya lecithin, Sunflower lecithin
What it does
Keeps oil and water mixed (chocolate, spreads, baked goods).
What it is made from
Extracted from soybeans (the most common source), sunflower seeds, rapeseed or egg yolk.
Allergies and diets
- Soy Usually made from soy.
- Egg? Can be made from egg.
- Not vegan? Can come from animals, milk, egg or honey (not vegan).
Soy lecithin is highly refined, and many people with soy allergy tolerate it, but not all. In the EU it must be declared as soya when it is the source.
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General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.
Emulsifiers
- E432 Polysorbate 20
- E433 Polysorbate 80
- E434 Polysorbate 40
- E435 Polysorbate 60
- E436 Polysorbate 65
- E442 Ammonium phosphatides
- E444 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
- E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- E470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
- E470b Magnesium salts of fatty acids
- E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E472a Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides
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