Sunflower Lecithin — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade sunflower lecithin to food, bakery and supplement manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Sunflower lecithin is a phospholipid emulsifier used where a non-soy label is required. Form, acetone-insoluble content and viscosity differ by producer and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Bakery doughs and release systems · Chocolate and compound coatings viscosity control · Instant powders and beverage wetting
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Bakery doughs and release systems
- Chocolate and compound coatings viscosity control
- Instant powders and beverage wetting
- Dressings, sauces and emulsified spreads
- Nutritional and supplement formats
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Sunflower lecithin — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 8002-43-5 (lecithin)
- E number
- E322
- Source
- Helianthus annuus
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Sunflower lecithin — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Sunflower lecithin is a phospholipid complex recovered from sunflower oil processing, supplied as a viscous liquid or a deoiled powder or granule. It emulsifies, wets and modifies viscosity in the same way as soy lecithin but without a declarable soy allergen, which is why bakery, confectionery, plant-based and supplement formulators specify it when the label — not the function — is the constraint.
Primary uses
- Emulsifying fat and water phases in bakery, dairy analogues and sauces
- Viscosity reduction in chocolate and compound coatings
- Wetting and instantising powder blends and nutritional drinks
- Release and anti-stick performance on baking and moulding surfaces
Applications
- Chocolate and confectionery lines seeking a soy-free declaration
- Plant-based beverage and dairy-alternative plants
- Sports nutrition and supplement powder blending
- Industrial bakery release systems
- Nutraceutical softgel and liposomal formulations
Advantages
- Avoids the soy allergen declaration while delivering comparable emulsification
- Commonly available from non-GMO supply chains
- Deoiled powder forms disperse cleanly into dry premixes
- Reduces yield stress in chocolate at low inclusion rates
Limitations to consider
- Colour and viscosity vary more between batches than refined synthetic emulsifiers
- Liquid grades need warming to pump in a cold plant
- Oxidation over long storage affects flavour in delicate applications
How to choose the right grade
- Choose liquid for continuous fat-phase dosing and deoiled powder for dry blends
- Match the phosphatidylcholine level to the emulsification duty
- Confirm the non-GMO, organic or Kosher documentation your customer requires
- Review acetone-insoluble content, which drives functional strength
Typical grades
- Liquid food grade
- Deoiled powder
- Deoiled granular
- Organic-certified grade where the supply chain supports it
Comparable materials — how Sunflower lecithin sits against alternatives
- Soy lecithin where the allergen declaration is acceptable
- Rapeseed or canola lecithin
- Mono- and diglycerides for a fully synthetic emulsifier system
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Sunflower lecithin
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Acetone-insoluble content
- Moisture and acid value
- Liquid, powder or granular form
- Peroxide value and hexane-residue limits
- Non-GMO, organic, Kosher or Halal documentation required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 20 kg pail or 200 kg drum for liquid grades
- 20 or 25 kg bag for deoiled powder and granules
- IBC tote for high-volume liquid users
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store cool, dry and away from light to limit oxidation
- Warm liquid grades gently before pumping rather than applying direct heat
- Keep powders sealed; deoiled forms pick up moisture and clump
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for sunflower-lecithin-food-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Liquid, deoiled powder or granular form
- Function required (emulsification, viscosity reduction, instantising or release)
- Non-GMO, organic or religious certification needed
- Annual volume and volume per shipment
- Packaging format your plant can receive
- Documentation and regulatory letters required
- Delivery province or port of discharge
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of sunflower lecithin+
Lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids that positions itself at oil and water interfaces. In food systems it emulsifies, wets powders, controls viscosity in fat-continuous products and acts as a release and anti-spatter aid. Sunflower-derived material is chosen where soy must be avoided on the ingredient declaration.
Liquid or powder changes the handling case+
Liquid lecithin is dosed into fat or dough systems and needs heated handling in cold weather; powdered and de-oiled forms suit dry blending and instantising. The two are not interchangeable at the same dosage, so the form should be decided before the specification is requested.
Why formulators specify sunflower over soy+
The functional behaviour is broadly comparable, but sunflower lecithin removes soy from the allergen and ingredient declaration. Where that is the reason for the enquiry, state it, and the supplier documentation confirming the botanical source will be requested with the quotation.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply liquid and powder lecithin?+
Both forms are available from suppliers. Tell us which form your process is built around and the matching grade and documentation will be requested.
Can you confirm the sunflower origin of the material?+
Yes — supplier documentation for the quoted grade is provided so the botanical source can be verified before purchase.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Sunflower Lecithin Food Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Sunflower Lecithin?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.