Is lecithin vegan?
? Ambiguous
It depends: lecithin can be plant- or animal-derived depending on the manufacturer. Soy or sunflower… but sometimes egg (E322).
Where does it come from?
Soy or sunflower… but sometimes egg (E322). Chocolate's favorite emulsifier. Almost always plant-based (soy, sunflower), but egg lecithin exists: check the parentheses.
Vegan alternatives
Soy or sunflower lecithin (specified)
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