Lecithin is a multi-purpose plant-based emulsifier that will support your label-friendly formulations in a wide range of applications from bakery and beverages to soups and sauces.
Lecithin is a multi-purpose plant-based emulsifier that will support your label-friendly formulations in a wide range of applications from bakery and beverages to soups and sauces.
Lecithin is the “go-to” solution for label-friendly emulsification, making it a great choice for use in chocolate, confections, bakery, sports nutrition, instant products, beverages, and more. Univar Solutions is partnered with Cargill to offer a variety of lecithin options and we have the formulation expertise to help optimize your products. Cargill also offers lecithin with high phosphatidylcholine content, which has unique functional and nutritional properties that may be suitable for dietary supplement and pharmaceutical applications.
Lecithin options include soy, sunflower, and canola
Available in liquid and powder (deoiled) forms, for easier processing and handling
Ideal for label-friendly, non-GMO*, and organic products**
Sunflower lecithin
Sunflower lecithin is non-GMO* and does not have to be declared as a major food allergen. It offers comparable taste, color, and functionality to soy lecithin and is available as liquid or deoiled. Sunflower lecithin has shown double-digit growth in new product launches since 2013, according to Innova market trends data.
Canola lecithin
Canola lecithin Emulpur RS™ is the latest exciting addition to our lecithin portfolio! Canola lecithin is available in the powdered (deoiled) form. This is a non-GMO* option that may be used in organic products** and does not have to be declared as a major food allergen. It is more cost-effective than sunflower lecithin and may be used as a one-to-one replacement for other deoiled lecithin types, making it easy for food manufacturers to incorporate into their product lines with only minor adaptations.
Soy lecithin
Soy continues to dominate the lecithin market and is available in either liquid or deoiled form. Try our non-GMO* soy lecithin as a label-friendly option for your non-GMO needs.
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Use our Lecithin Selector Guide to help you select the right option!
Fluid
Deoiled
Non-Allergen
Non-GMO*
NOP Compliant**
Sunflower Lecithin
X
X
X
X
Deoiled only
Canola Lecithin
X
X
X
Deoiled only
Non-GMO Soy Lecithin
X
X
X
Deoiled only
Standard Soy Lecithin
X
X
Characteristics
Label-friendly
Non-GMO* options available
Organic compliant** options available
Forms available
Liquid (fluid)
Powder (deoiled)
Granules (deoiled)
Industries & Applications
Industries
Applications
Confectionery
Chocolate
Compound coating
Gummies
Chewing gum
Bakery
Breads
Cakes
Biscuits
Pastries
Cookies
Bars
Extruded products/Cereals
Frozen dough
Convenience
Salad dressings
Dips
Margarines & spreads
Retorted soups/Canned products
Oil sprays
Sauces
Gravies
Dairy
Cheese release
Coffee creamers
Non-dairy creamers
Plant milks
Ice cream
Yogurt
Instantizing
Milk powder
Protein powder
Infant formula
Cocoa powder
Choline supplementation
Lecithin is a source of dietary choline
An essential nutrient
Other
Pet food
Animal feed
Supplements
Home care
Personal care
Bakery
Applications from bread, cakes, and cookies to pizza crusts, tortillas, and instant waffles can all benefit from lecithin.