As an additive, soy lecithin is an emulsifier that “helps bind ingredients that won’t mix,” says Fetter. Soy lecithin can help improve the overall texture and quality of a product.

Therefore, “because soy lecithin is isolated from soy it may offer several of these potential benefits,” she says. That being said, the process to extract soy lecithin mainly removes fat.

Sladek says that tofu, soy milk and other soy proteins are fine. The concern is the linoleic acid found in soybean oil. Our bodies need 1-2% daily, but many Americans take in 8-10%.

Most soy allergies are only to the soy protein. Therefore avoiding foods that contain the soy protein is enough to prevent allergic reactions. Soy lecithin and soy oil are not part of the soy ...

CLAYPOOL, IND. — Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries LLC (LDC) announced on Aug. 3 the opening of its new soy liquid lecithin plant in Claypool. The company said it is the country’s ...

Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Take salad dressing, for example. As an additive, soy lecithin emulsifies ...