In contrast to conventional plants, organic lecithins are distinguished both by the controlled organic cultivation of the crude material as well as their purely ecological processing.

How are organic lecithins produced by LECICO?

LECICO offers high-quality organic lecithins on a twofold secured basis, which are 100 % ecologically produced and meet all requirements of an “organic production”.

LECICO`s Organic Lecithins are naturally and ecologically produced and thus correspond to the complete concept of an “organic production”. In this process, organic soybeans or sunflower seeds are mechanically pressed to obtain the oil. By water addition to the pressed oil, the lecithin is isolated through mechanical separation and drying.

In contrast to the conventional production process, the use of any solvents has been discontinued completely.

Due to the organic status, the lecithin is produced without sewage sludge and synthetic fertilizers. The crops from soybeans or sunflower seeds are grown organically and are not genetically modified. The use of pesticides or other plant protection agents are forbidden. Instead, the cultivation is based on crop rotation, animal or vegetable fertilizers and biological pest control. The strict manufacturing criteria limit the produced quantity of organic lecithin compared to conventionally produced lecithin.

How is the organic quality ensured?

LECICO has various organic lecithins in its portfolio and stores these specially protected in bio-certified depots. In this way, we guarantee a constant organic quality across all processes. Of course, all organic lecithins from LECICO are also non-GMO certified and ensure complete traceability through their complete documentation.

According to what standards are organic lecitins certified by LECICO?

LECICO sets exceptionally high standards within the framework of the company’s own quality assurance. For manufacturers and their customers, these represent a reliable safeguard on the market and make a significant contribution to the recommendation of LECICO organic lecithins as proven top products. All guidelines are also taken into account for international trade: LECICO organic lecithins are certified according to the IMO standard (DE-ÖKO-005). All organically grown organic lecithins from LECICO also comply with the guidelines of Regulations (EC) No. 834/2007 and (EC) No. 889/2008. The organic lecithins from these seeds are also kosher-certified.

Do you have questions about our organic lecithin? We look forward to your inquiry.

Organic Lecithin has a highly interesting market potential because the demand for goods from ecological productions is increasing steadily.

Consumers that are interested in organic goods are well-informed these days and are looking for products that meet their safety requirements. They desire products that are ecologically flawless – down to the smallest ingredient.

With the tiny amount of maximum 5 % in the formula, our producers offer their customers 100% organic quality.

As pure natural products and natural emulsifiers, organic lecithins are used in many areas as emulsifiers. Due to their special structure, lecithins connect water and fat effectively. They positively enhance the wettability, dispersibility and the oxidation stability of products. Also they improve the viscosity and baking properties.

Soya lecithin is the most frequently used emulsifier in the food sector, naturally, as organic soya lecithin. Due to its proven characteristics soya lecithin is available in the same quality for all applications.

As a matter of course, organic lecithins are produced principally from non-GMO, non-genetically modified Soybeans. Therefore, they do not require labeling according to Regulation No. 1829/2003/EC and 1830/2003/EC.

LECICO is one of the few suppliers offering Organic Sunflower Lecithin. With the allergen-free alternative to Soya Lecithin, one can benefit from the positive characteristics of this natural emulsifier.

Currently, the cultivation of genetically modified sunflower seeds is forbidden worldwide. This is why all Sunflower Lecithins are non-GMO and are not subject to specific labeling requirements.

The optimal product characteristics of LECICO Organic Sunflower Lecithin

• very light grades
• excellent flowing characteristics
• very good microbiological data
• LECICO’s own standardization system for consistently high product quality
• 100% organic quality
• Flexible packing units from 20 kg to 1000 kg

LECICO offers pure Organic Sunflower Lecithin without the use of chemical solvents, herbicides and pesticides and organic lecithin that thus corresponds to the concept of a complete (pure) organic production.