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Gmo-Free Soy Lecithin

Also known as: non-gmo soy lecithin

Low concern

Soy lecithin is GRAS and approved as a food additive. Most commercial lecithin is derived from soy and is highly purified.

Found in
316 products

What it is

Soy lecithin from non-GMO soybeans, a phospholipid mixture used as an emulsifier.

Acts as an emulsifier, antioxidant, and viscosity reducer.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Lecithin (CAS Reg. No. 8002-43-5) is generally recognized as safe when used in food in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the use of lecithins (E 322) at the reported uses and use levels."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS; listed in 21 CFR 184.1400

European Union — EFSA

Approved as E322; ADI 'not specified'

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