Rapeseed Lecithin
Lecithins (E322) including those derived from rapeseed are authorized food additives in the EU and GRAS in the U.S. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation found no safety concerns at current uses.
What it is
Lecithin extracted from rapeseed (canola, Brassica napus) — a mixture of phospholipids (mainly phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine) used as a soy-free emulsifier alternative.
Emulsifier and surfactant in chocolate, baked goods, margarine, and infant formula.
Why it's flagged
- potential trace soy/sunflower co-processing in some supply chains
What regulators actually say
"Lecithin (CAS Reg. No. 8002-43-5) is a phosphatide... The ingredient is used as an emulsifier... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for lecithins (E 322) at the refined exposure assessment for the reported uses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as lecithin under 21 CFR 184.1400.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E322 (lecithins) in Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008; re-evaluated by EFSA in 2017 with no safety concern at current uses.
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