Is Soy Lecithin Gluten-Free?

Soy lecithin is an emulsifier extracted from soybean oil, used in chocolate, baked goods, margarine, and countless packaged foods to keep fats and water blended.

Soybeans contain no gluten, and the extraction process involves no gluten grains, so soy lecithin is gluten-free. Every major celiac organization lists it as safe. The confusion usually comes from general "additive anxiety" or from soy allergy concerns, which are a separate issue from celiac disease.

As always, the product around it matters more: soy lecithin in a chocolate bar is fine, but the bar itself may contain barley malt, wafer pieces, or a "may contain wheat" warning — check those instead.