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    Sunflower Lecithin

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    Lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in plants and animals. It is used in foods to provide a smooth texture and prevent ingredients from separating. Sunflower lecithin is made from sunflower gum and is processed using a cold press system similar to olive oil production. It is used instead of eggs in vegan cookies to bind ingredients. Sunflower lecithin is preferable to soy lecithin, as soy is often genetically modified and processed with chemicals, while sunflower lecithin has health benefits and is less likely to cause allergies.

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    Lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in plants and animals. It is used in foods to provide a smooth texture and prevent ingredients from separating. Sunflower lecithin is made from sunflower gum and is processed using a cold press system similar to olive oil production. It is used instead of eggs in vegan cookies to bind ingredients. Sunflower lecithin is preferable to soy lecithin, as soy is often genetically modified and processed with chemicals, while sunflower lecithin has health benefits and is less likely to cause allergies.

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    Lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in plants and animals. It is used in foods to provide a smooth texture and prevent ingredients from separating. Sunflower lecithin is made from sunflower gum and is processed using a cold press system similar to olive oil production. It is used instead of eggs in vegan cookies to bind ingredients. Sunflower lecithin is preferable to soy lecithin, as soy is often genetically modified and processed with chemicals, while sunflower lecithin has health benefits and is less likely to cause allergies.

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    Lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in plants and animals. It is used in foods to provide a smooth texture and prevent ingredients from separating. Sunflower lecithin is made from sunflower gum and is processed using a cold press system similar to olive oil production. It is used instead of eggs in vegan cookies to bind ingredients. Sunflower lecithin is preferable to soy lecithin, as soy is often genetically modified and processed with chemicals, while sunflower lecithin has health benefits and is less likely to cause allergies.

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    What is Sunflower Lecithin?

    by Maxine's Heavenly | Health

    One of the ways you can tell if a product is good for you is if you can
    pronounce the ingredients. Unhealthy additives, preservatives, and flavorings
    often have names like Monosodium glutamate that are hard to say – and hard
    to swallow.
    Our ingredients are pure, and we’re very proud of that.
    But one ingredient that may cause you some pause is sunflower lecithin.
    Everyone knows what a sunflower is, but what is lecithin? And why is it in
    our cookies?
    Lecithin
    Lecithin comes from the Greek lekithos, meaning egg yolk, and is a term
    used to describe yellow-brownish fatty substances that occur naturally in
    animal and plant tissues.
    It is used in food to provide a smooth, moist texture and to keep ingredients
    from separating. Because we are committed to creating products that are
    cruelty-free, we use sunflower lecithin in our cookies (along with flaxseed) as
    a replacement for eggs. (No animals are harmed in the making of our
    cookies!)
    Sunflower Lecithin
    Sunflower lecithin is made by dehydrating a sunflower and separating it into
    three parts: oil, gum, and solids. The lecithin comes from the gum. It is
    processed through a cold press system like the one used to make olive oil.
    Sunflower Lecithin vs. Soy Lecithin
    Most companies use soy lecithin in their products. But there are three big
    issues with using soy lecithin:
    1. Many people are allergic to soy.
    2. Most soy is genetically modified.
    3. Soy lecithin is often processed with chemicals.
    Sunflower is the opposite. Most sunflower is organic, not genetically-
    modified, and is not processed with chemicals. It is also not considered a top
    allergen.
    Because soy lecithin is cheaper, you will find it in the majority of commercial
    products. We have chosen to use sunflower lecithin, despite the added cost,
    as pure ingredients are our number one priority.
    Health Benefits
    Lecithin is essential to your body. Sunflower lecithin is rich in choline and
    other essential fatty acids such as phosphatidylinositol (say that three times
    fast!), and some people take it as a supplement.
    Lecithin supplements have been shown to help with acne and improving liver
    function. Some also use it for improving cholesterol levels, arthritis, and high
    blood pressure.
    So while soy lecithin is really just an empty additive, sunflower lecithin has
    positive health benefits while also holding our cookies together and keeping
    them soft and delicious!

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