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Lysolecithin
Lysolecithin
Low concern
Lecithin and its enzymatically modified forms are widely consumed and considered safe. May contain soy or egg residues depending on source.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Enzymatically modified lecithin in which one fatty acid has been removed (e.g., by phospholipase A2), enhancing its emulsifying properties.
Emulsifier with improved water-tolerance compared with native lecithin.
Why it's flagged
- allergen carry-over from soy or egg source
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Lecithin GRAS (21 CFR 184.1400); enzyme-modified lecithin similarly accepted.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as E322(i) lecithin and E322(ii) hydrolysed lecithins.
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