Soy Lecithin

Definición

A food additive extracted from soy or other materials and used as an emulsifier or lubricant.

También conocido como

Lecithin (Soy), E442

Impacto en la salud

Soy lecithin that is not labeled as organic or non-GMO is likely sourced from GMO or bioengineered soybeans. Check for the warning "Contains a bioengineered ingredient" in the ingredients list to confirm. Another concern is that the chemical solvent hexane is used in the extraction of soy lecithin from soybeans. People who are allergic to soy may also have a reaction to soy lecithin. This ingredient is stripped of it's nutritional value in the processing phase. It is often used to treat Alzheimer and dementia diseases. However, has also been seen to cause GI discomfort and diarrhea.

Fuentes

• Traceability of genetically modified Roundup Ready soybean: A case study on sampling and analytical uncertainty along processing chain

  Science Direct

• Lecithin

  Health Encyclopedia

Productos que contienen Soy Lecithin

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Flowers Foods, Inc.

Honey Wheat Enriched Bread

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Nabisco Biscuit Company

Honey Grahams Crackers

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Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc.

The Original Bakery Bread