Lecithin Granules

Golden-brown granules of lecithin, derived primarily from sunflower or soy. They have a light, nutty flavour and dissolve into liquid rather than sitting in it, which is the point of them: lecithin is an emulsifier, and it holds fat and water together in mixtures that would otherwise split.

How to use it

In the kitchen they go into smoothies, baked goods and anything that benefits from a smooth, well-blended texture, and they can serve as a fat replacer, reducing calorie content while keeping the consistency and mouthfeel of a lighter recipe. Beyond cooking, lecithin is used in skincare and hair care as a natural emollient that hydrates and smooths the skin and improves the texture of creams, lotions and serums. Technique tip: let the granules stand in the liquid for a few minutes to soften before blending. Hitting them straight away with a blender leaves gritty specks that will not break down afterwards.

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Also known as

Soy Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin, Egg Yolk Lecithin, Soya Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, PC