Hidden allergens show up where we least expect them... Even in our teacup!
Soy doesn’t typically come to mind when we reach for tea, but if you’re a savvy label-reader, you have likely seen “soy lecithin” listed as an ingredient on a tea package or two.
Soy doesn’t typically come to mind when we reach for tea, but if you’re a savvy label-reader, you have likely seen “soy lecithin” listed as an ingredient on a tea package or two.
What is soy lecithin and why is it in some teas?
A natural by-product of making soybean oil, soy lecithin is used in the food industry as an “emulsifier”. That means it helps hold ingredients together in foods.
In a chocolate bar, for example, it can keep the cocoa and the cocoa butter from separating.
The same holds true for its use in teas... it helps keep the tea blend uniform. Soy lecithin can also prevent clumping of ingredients in certain teas and can even improve a tea’s shelf life.
But if you’re like me and live with a soy allergy, soy lecithin will not improve YOUR life! We need to keep it soy free!
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