Is lecithin vegan?

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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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