What is Sunflower Lecithin？
- Product Name: Sunflower Lecithin
- Appearance: Pale yellow to brown viscous liquid / Powder / Granules (depending on processing method)
- Odor: Slight, characteristic fatty odor; free from off-odors
- Key Components: Complex phospholipids (PC, PE, PI, PS, etc.)
- Product Grade: Food Grade, Feed Grade, Industrial Grade
Our raw materials are suitable for manufacturers of infant and toddler foods, organic foods, premium health supplements, export-oriented food products, and allergy-friendly products.If you need to develop a high-end, organic, and ultra-pure formula suitable for infants and toddlers,Highassay’s Sunflower Lecithin is your ideal raw material choice.
Sunflower Lecithin Forms & Advantages
We supply high purity sunflower lecithin powder (≥95% acetone insoluble) and liquid sunflower lecithin (≥60%) for food, supplement, and feed applications.
- Sunflower Lecithin Powder：High purity (≥95%), fast dispersion, high versatility. Ideal for lecithin for softgel encapsulation, nutritional powders, sunflower lecithin supplement and cosmetic emulsions.
- Sunflower Lecithin Granules:We offer customized services regarding purity and mesh size. Featuring excellent flowability and minimal dust generation, this product is ideally suited for automated production lines and large-scale food processing.
- Liquid Sunflower Lecithin:Convenient to use and suitable for direct addition; features a uniform texture and high emulsification efficiency; ideal for continuous fluid processing, as well as for use in chocolates, confectionery, and similar products.
Why Choose Highassay?
- Our Sunflower Lecithinraw material undergo 100% quality inspection prior to shipment; a sample from every batch is retained for reference, and we welcome your random spot checks.
- Our products are of reliable quality; for large-volume orders, we can arrange third-party testing on your behalf.
- We can provide you with free samples before you place an order.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with logistics providers, achieving a damage rate of less than 0.3% and ensuring the stability of product quality during transit.
- We offer a comprehensive range of product specifications, a stable supply, and specialized B2B raw material services.
What is Sunflower Lecithin used for？
Feed IndustryPremium Pet Food, European Organic/Hypoallergenic Feeds, Specialty Aquatic Feeds
Industrial ApplicationsPremium Cosmetics, Eco-friendly Coatings, Biodegradable Plastics, Lithium-ion Battery Separators, etc.
Packaging and Storage of Sunflower Lecithin
Standard packaging: 25 kg/fiber drum
Sample packaging: 1 kg/aluminum foil bag
Labeling can be customized according to your requirements.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Shelf life: 2 years
Benefits of Highassay’s Sunflower Lecithin
Why formulators choose our sunflower lecithin over soy？
We all know that there are no commercially available genetically modified sunflowers.This means you do not need to spend a fortune on certification; you can simply print the “Non-GMO” label directly on your product packaging.
Our sunflower lecithin raw material is derived from a physical cold-pressing process and contains no chemical solvent residues.Align with the clean label trend to make your formulations cleaner.
Free from major allergens such as soy, gluten, dairy, and eggs.Suitable for more special groups (such as mothers and infants, individuals prone to allergies, etc.), thereby minimizing safety risks.
Sunflower lecithin raw material is light in color and has a mild taste.It will not affect the color or flavor of your products,particularly those that are light-colored or have delicate flavors.
Sunflower Lecithin vs. Soy Lecithin
One suggestion：If you need soy-free lecithin with Non-GMO and clean label positioning for premium products, choose sunflower lecithin. If cost is your primary concern, choose soy lecithin.
- Sunflower Lecithin vs. Soy Lecithin
| Comparison Item | Sunflower Lecithin | Soy Lecithin |
| GMO Risk | No commercial GM varieties; naturally Non-GMO | Mostly genetically modified (unless certified organic) |
| Common Allergens | Free from soy, gluten, dairy, etc. | Contains soy allergen |
| Extraction Process | Physical cold pressing, no solvent residues | Mostly extracted with chemical solvents (hexane) |
| Flavor & Color | Mild odor, light color | Beany odor, darker color |
| Phytoestrogens | Free | Contains isoflavones |
| Cost Position | Mid-to-high end | Economical |
| Best Applications | Infant food, organic products, export,allergen-friendly formulations | General food, feed, conventional supplements |
Sunflower Lecithin's Application Tips
- Sunflower Lecithin's Application Tips
| Application Area | Recommended Dosage | Main Function |
| Chocolate | 0.3%–0.5% | Reduces viscosity, improves texture, prevents fat separation |
| Baking Products | 0.5%–1% (based on flour) | Improves dough workability, extends shelf life |
| Soft Capsules | Depends on formulation | Acts as carrier and emulsifier |
| Nutritional Powders | 0.5%–2% | Improves wettability and dispersibility, prevents caking |
The standard MOQ is 25 kg per drum. For initial orders, we can accommodate small-batch trial orders; additionally, we provide free 1 kg samples for testing purposes.
Yes. A COA is provided with every batch of product shipped. For bulk purchases, we can arrange for third-party testing (at our own expense, subject to prior arrangement).
In-stock products are shipped within 3 business days. Customized specifications (such as specific PC content or mesh size) require 7–15 days.
Specifications of Sunflower Lecithin Powder
Item | Standard |
| Appearance | Light yellow to brownish yellow free-flowing powder, no caking, no abnormal odor |
| Acetone Insolubles (Phospholipid Content) | ≥95% |
| Moisture and Volatile Matter | ≤1.0% |
| Acid Value (as KOH) | ≤20 mg/g |
| Peroxide Value | ≤10.0 meq/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.3 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000 CFU/g |
| Molds & Yeasts | ≤500 CFU/g |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Attention
- Acetone Insoluble ≥95%：We offer higher purity grades up to 98% for specialized applications.
- Phosphatidylcholine （PC）：Standard 20%-24%，with high PC sunflower lecithin (≥30%) available on request.
- HLB Value 4-7：Suitable for both W/O and O/W emulsion systems.
