Soy lecithin in powder, liquid, and capsule forms with raw soybeans and leaves.

Soy Lecithin: What It Does in Bars, Safety & Where We Use It

1) What is Soy Lecithin?

Soy lecithin is a natural phospholipid blend extracted from soy oil that acts as an emulsifier—it helps oil and water phases stay together so foods pour, spread, and set more smoothly. It’s an authorised food additive in the EU and widely used in chocolate, bars, and bakery for flow and texture.

 

2) Benefits of Soy Lecithin

2.1 Silky, even coatings

In chocolate and bar coatings, lecithin lowers interfacial tension and improves flow, which helps coatings spread thinly and evenly without clumping.

2.2 Better mixability & mouthfeel

By stabilising fat-water interfaces, lecithin supports a smoother bite and more consistent flavour delivery from piece to piece.

 

3) Dosage & Timing

There’s no consumer “timing”—lecithin is built into the recipe. Study found no need for a numerical ADI for the general population under authorised uses, meaning standard food-use levels are acceptable.


4) Safety & Side Effects

Study concludes no safety concern for lecithins used as a food additive at reported use levels. People with soy allergy should always read labels; soy lecithin is derived from soy (allergen statements appear on product pages).

 

5) Which Maxine’s Burn products contain Soy Lecithin?

In Maxine's Burn Malaysia products range, Soy Lecithin can be found in our Snacks & Healthy Treats, Protein Bars Category.

  • Burn Bars: High-protein, low-sugar snack bars in dessert-style flavours for on-the-go fuel.

 

6) Related ingredients

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