Emulsifier
E322 (lecithins): what it is, its sources, vegan or not
E322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg, and the pack rarely says which. A vegan profile gets Heads up: source not stated.
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Heads up
for a vegan profile
E322=source not stated
What is E322?
E322 (lecithins) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.
Full guide: Lecithin (E322)
What is E322 made from?
- SoyRead the soy guide
- Sunflower
- Rapeseed
- EggRead the eggs guide
Is E322 vegan?
Heads up. Source not stated. E322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing. For a vegetarian profile: Fits you.
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What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.
What other names does E322 have on a label?
Any of these on a pack means E322. The checker reads them all.
What would change the answer for E322?
A pack that says “from soy” gives Fits you; one that says “from egg” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.
Sources: EU, US and Codex additive rules
Where additives are listed and approved. Bravoora reads the source and the diet; it does not rate the hazard.
- EU Regulation 1333/2008 on food additives (the E-number list)
- EU Regulation 1169/2011, Annex II: the allergen sources a label must name
- US FDA: Food Additive Status List
- FAO/WHO Codex: General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) online
Names and classes cross-checked with Open Food Facts (Open Database License).
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