CLAYPOOL, IND. — Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries LLC (LDC) announced on Aug. 3 the opening of its new soy liquid lecithin plant in Claypool. The company said it is the country’s largest ...

Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Adding soy lecithin to packaged foods serves a particular functionality, but it can ...

Lecithin is a food additive that comes from several sources — one of them being soy. It’s generally used as an emulsifier, or lubricant, when added to food, but also has uses as an antioxidant and ...

Lecithin describes a group of fatty substances found in plant and animal tissues. It is essential for proper biological function. Lecithin occurs naturally in many foods, such as organ meats, red meat ...

Chicago, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global soy lecithin market was valued at US$ 616.98 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 1,002.38 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.54% ...

In people, lecithin is produced naturally in the liver. Lecithin is sometimes referred to as phosphatidylcholine, but the two aren’t chemically identical. Phosphatidylcholine is a component of ...

Cargill is launching its first ever lecithin from sunflower, which it expects to attract interest from manufacturers pursuing allergen-free claims and to prove particularly popular for confectionery.

Lecithin is a nonessential fat (or phospholipid) that’s found naturally in certain foods, such as eggs. It’s sometimes added to processed foods to improve their taste and texture. In the body, ...

Cargill has launched its non-GM, clean-label sunflower lecithin in the Americas, on the back of its new GRAS status. Unlike soy lecithin, the company’s Topcithin SF sunflower lecithin can be labeled ...