Sunflower Lecithin
Ingredient details
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Sunflower lecithin contains phospholipids, fats that interact with both oil and water. They help ingredients mix evenly. Lecithin also contains phosphatidylcholine, a source of choline.
Key benefits
- Helps distribute oils through the blend
- Provides choline
Why it matters
Your body uses choline to build cell membranes and make acetylcholine, a chemical involved in nerve and muscle communication.
Citations
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (2024) FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture. View study: FoodData Central
- EFSA ANS Panel; Harasym J and Wójcik W (2017; 2026) Re-evaluation of lecithins (E 322) as a food additive; Lecithin Characteristics from Niche Oils. EFSA Journal; Molecules. View study: Re-evaluation of lecithins (E 322) as a food additive; Lecithin Characteristics from Niche Oils
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (current) Choline: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institutes of Health. View study: Choline: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals