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Hydroxylated Lecithin

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Hydroxylated Lecithin is a emulsifier — Emulsifier and antioxidant in baked goods, ice cream, margarine

What it does

Emulsifier and antioxidant in baked goods, ice cream, margarine

Where you'll see it

Baked goods, ice cream, margarine

What the research says

JECFA: safety of hydroxylated lecithin has not been adequately established.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the safety of hydroxylated lecithin has not been adequately established