Lecithins
E322
E322, lecithins, lecithin, phosphatides, phospholipids, lecitina, lecitinas, lécithine, soy lecithin, egg lecithin, sunflower lecithin, sunflower lecithins, rapeseed lecithin
What it is
A natural mixture of phosphatides obtained by physical procedures from animal or vegetable foodstuffs.
Why BOTIA flags it
It flags it because it is an emulsifier that can be derived from plant sources (like soy) or animal sources (like egg yolk), impacting vegan and allergen preferences.
BOTIA CAN
- Detect the presence of E322 or lecithin on the ingredient list.
- Warn consumers if the label specifies a highly allergenic source such as egg or soy.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Identify the botanical or animal source if the manufacturer only declares 'lecithins' under generic terms where allowed.
- Determine whether hydrogen peroxide was used to bleach the lecithin during processing.