E322 Lecithin: Halal or Haram?

Halal

An emulsifier that keeps mixtures smooth. E322 (Lecithin) is Halal. Also called soy lecithin or soya lecithin. Also written soya lesitin. On German labels: Sojalecithin.

Why it is Halal

Commercially it is soya, sunflower or rapeseed. Egg lecithin exists but would have to be declared as egg, so a bare 'lecithin' is not an unknown animal source.

Where you meet it

Chocolate, margarine, baked goods, instant powders.

What to do in the shop

Nothing special to do for E322 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.

A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.

Questions people ask

Is E322 Halal?

Yes. E322 (Lecithin) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.

What is E322 made from?

Commercially it is soya, sunflower or rapeseed. Egg lecithin exists but would have to be declared as egg, so a bare 'lecithin' is not an unknown animal source.

Products we checked that contain E322

Coppenrath Feingebäck · Confirmed by the manufacturer
Sommer Cookies Choco glutenfrei vegan · Confirmed by the manufacturer
Zott Monte Snack · Mushbooh
Lindt Chocolate Cognac 100 g · Haram

Related additives

E321 BHT · Halal
E320 BHA · Halal
E319 TBHQ · Halal

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Check a product, not just a number

An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.

This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.