E322 is a phospholipid emulsifier found in chocolate, baked goods, margarine, infant formula, and ice cream. SANHA, ANIC 2018, and JAKIM Handbook 2010 all classify E322 as halal. The cited sources are soybean (per SANHA and JAKIM) and egg yolk (per SANHA and ANIC), and JAKIM notes that lecithin in the USA is always obtained from soy. MUIS marks E322 as syubhah, noting it is obtained from animal or vegetable materials and is most commonly sourced from soya beans. On the agreement of SANHA, ANIC, and JAKIM, E322 is halal; if a label specifies a bovine source, zabihah verification applies.

Food-safety note

Permitted as an emulsifier in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15), at good manufacturing practice. A phospholipid widely used in chocolate, baked goods, and infant formula; regarded as safe and well tolerated at the levels used in food. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E322 halal?

Lecithins (E322) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA, ANIC 2018, and JAKIM Handbook 2010 classify it as halal.

What is E322 made from?

Lecithins (E322) is derived from plant sources. It is commonly found in Chocolate, margarine, baked goods, and instant foods.

Found in

Chocolatemargarinebaked goodsinstant foodsinfant formulasalad dressings

Also known as

Lecithin, Lecithins, Soy lecithin, Sunflower lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Soybean Lecithin, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin, Lécithine, Lécithine de Soja, Sojalecithine.