A natural emulsifier extracted from soybean oil processing, used to control fat-water interactions in chocolate, bakery fats, and margarine. GMO status must be declared per applicable labelling rules.

Physical state

Liquid

Solubility

Dispersible in fats and oils; partially soluble in water

Odour

Characteristic mild odour

Typical usage level

0.2-1.0% of finished product weight

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity criteria under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number: E322
Status: Authorised food additive
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Lecithin
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Emulsifier

Technical function	What it does
fat-water emulsification	Stabilises oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions.
viscosity reduction in chocolate	Reduces chocolate viscosity for easier processing at lower fat content.

Recommended applications

Bakery

Emulsifier

Chocolate & confectionery

Emulsifier

Margarine

Emulsifier

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Light brown to brown viscous liquid or plastic paste
Colour	Light brown to brown viscous liquid or plastic paste
Odour	Characteristic mild odour
Solubility	Dispersible in fats and oils; partially soluble in water
Moisture	Pending
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	225kg net drums or IBC totes, depending on order volume
Shelf life	12 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Refer to the supplier datasheet for temperature-controlled grades.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Contains Soy. Mandatory allergen declaration required.
GMO status: GMO status depends on soybean source. Non-GMO and identity-preserved sourcing available on request.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Allergen declaration required (soy). Non-GMO / identity-preserved sourcing available at a premium.
Critical QC checkpoints: Acetone-insoluble matter, Acid value, Peroxide value.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Lecithin (Soy)

EU and US regulatory context

Emulsifier

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

Lecithin (Soy)

EU and US regulatory context

Emulsifier

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

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