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Doubtful — depends on source
E322 (Lecithin) is an emulsifier that is source-dependent: soy and sunflower lecithin are halal, while egg lecithin is halal only if the egg source is acceptable — so it is treated as doubtful unless the source is known.
Lecithin is a fatty emulsifier that helps oil and water mix — for example, keeping chocolate smooth. Most commercial lecithin is extracted from soybeans or sunflower seeds (both plant-based and halal), but it can also be obtained from egg yolk.
Commonly extracted from soybean or sunflower oil during degumming; egg-derived lecithin is separated from egg yolk. The plant routes dominate the food supply.
Lecithin's permissibility depends on its source. Soy lecithin and sunflower lecithin are plant-derived and halal. Egg lecithin is permissible only if the egg itself is acceptable. Because a label often just says 'lecithin' or 'E322' without naming the source, it is treated as doubtful (mushbooh) until the source is confirmed. In practice, the vast majority of food lecithin is soy or sunflower.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
LecithinSoy lecithinSoya lecithinSunflower lecithinE322Emulsifier (E322)INS number: 322
In Singapore, verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register. A certified product will have had its lecithin source assessed; for an uncertified product, contact the manufacturer if only 'lecithin' is listed.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
It is source-dependent. Soy and sunflower lecithin are halal; egg lecithin is halal only if the egg is acceptable. If the source is not stated, it is treated as doubtful.
Yes. Soy lecithin is plant-derived and halal.
No — lecithin is not derived from pork. Commercial lecithin is mostly from soybeans or sunflower, sometimes from egg yolk.
'Soy lecithin' or 'sunflower lecithin' (both halal). If it only says 'lecithin' or 'E322', verify the source.
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.