Lecithin
Lecithin (E322) is a generic term for a mixture of amphiphilic phospholipids and triglycerides. Over 95% of commercial food-grade lecithin is extracted mechanically and enzymatically from plant seeds, specifically soybeans, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed (canola). While lecithin was originally discovered in egg yolks (from the Greek lekithos), egg-derived lecithin is significantly more expensive and mandatory allergen labeling laws require it to be explicitly labeled as 'egg lecithin'.
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Lecithin (E322) is a generic term for a mixture of amphiphilic phospholipids and triglycerides. Over 95% of commercial food-grade lecithin is extracted mechanically and enzymatically from plant seeds, specifically soybeans, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed (canola). While lecithin was originally discovered in egg yolks (from the Greek lekithos), egg-derived lecithin is significantly more expensive and mandatory allergen labeling laws require it to be explicitly labeled as 'egg lecithin'.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
Standard reference data via USDA FoodData Central
763
Calories (kcal)
0g
Protein
0g
Carbohydrates
100g
Total Fat
0.9g
Dietary Fiber