Soyalecithin

Soyalecithin is an ingredient commonly found in many processed foods. It comes from soybeans, which are plants that are part of the legume family. Soybeans are widely used in food production due to their versatility and nutritional value.

To produce soyalecithin, soybeans are first processed into oil. This oil is then extracted and mixed with a substance called lecithin, which acts as an emulsifier. This process helps to blend ingredients that would not normally mix well together, like oil and water, resulting in a smooth texture in food products.

Soyalecithin appears on food labels because of its emulsifying properties, which help to improve the texture and shelf life of many products. It is commonly found in items like chocolate, baked goods, margarine, and salad dressings. In these products, soyalecithin helps to keep ingredients from separating and contributes to a more consistent and appealing final product.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Soyalecithin

Ritz Bakefuls Cream Cheese & Onion
Alpen Caramel & Chocolate Cereal Bars
Sainsbury's Caramel Shortcake Bites
Graze Choc Chip & Raisin Morning Oat Minis
Sainsbury's Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissants
Hershey's Cookie & Creme Chocolate Bar
Müller Corner Banana Yogurt Crunch Yogurt
Müller Corner Vanilla Chocolate Balls Yogurt
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Belgian Chocolate Fudge Cake
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cake

Benecol Fruit & Nut Bars Raisin & Hazelnut 3
McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Chocolate & Coconut Oaty Snack Bars
McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Chocolate & Golden Syrup Oaty Snack Bar
McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Chocolate & Salted Caramel Oaty Snack Bar
KitKat KitKat Chunky
Alpen Light Jaffa Cake Cereal Bars
Milky Way Milky Way Chocolate Bar Twin
Asda Summer Berries Cereal Bars
McVitie's The Original Jaffa Cakes
Sainsbury's Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies, Taste Difference
Twix Twix Xtra Chocolate Bar