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Emulsifier

E322 (lecithins): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg, and the pack rarely says which. A vegan profile gets Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E322=source not stated

What is E322?

E322 (lecithins) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

Full guide: Lecithin (E322)

What is E322 made from?

E322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg.

SoyDeclared allergenRead the soy guide
Sunflower
Rapeseed
EggDeclared allergenRead the eggs guide

Is E322 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing. For a vegetarian profile: Fits you.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianFits youE322 can come from soy, sunflower, rapeseed or egg. None of those is meat or fish.

Egg allergyHeads upIt can come from egg. In the EU, UK, US and Gulf a label must name egg when that is the source, so read the Contains line.

Soy allergyHeads upIt can come from soy. In the EU, UK, US and Gulf a label must name soy when that is the source, so read the Contains line.

What other names does E322 have on a label?

On a label, E322 can also appear as “INS 322”, “Emulsifier (322)”, “Emulsifier (E322)”, “Lecithins” or “Lecithin”.

Any of these on a pack means E322. The checker reads them all.

E322E 322E-322INS 322Emulsifier (322)Emulsifier (E322)LecithinsLecithinSoy lecithinSoya lecithinSunflower lecithinEgg lecithin

What would change the answer for E322?

For E322, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from soy” gives Fits you; one that says “from egg” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.