Plant-derived
Depends on Source
E322
Lecithin (E322)
An emulsifier usually from soy (halal), though some comes from egg yolk or animal fat.
Why this is a critical point
Lecithin is most often extracted from soybeans or sunflower seeds — a halal source. Some manufacturers, however, use lecithin from egg yolk or animal fat, so the status needs verifying unless the label explicitly says "soy lecithin".
Also known as
Lecithin, Soy lecithin, Egg lecithin, E322
Commonly found in
Chocolate, margarine, bread, powdered dairy products, infant formula.
Halal alternative
Soy lecithin or sunflower lecithin clearly stated on the label.
This information is educational guidance, not a fatwa or an official halal determination. A product’s final status can only be established through inspection by an accredited Halal Inspection Body (LPH) and a ruling from the MUI Fatwa Commission / Halal Product Fatwa Committee.
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