Hidden carbs / Protein & other
Is soy lecithin keto?
Keto-friendlyNo carbs
Yes. An emulsifier that keeps chocolate and dressings smooth. A fat, used in tiny amounts. No carbs.
What it is
Lecithin is a fat-like emulsifier from soybeans or sunflowers. It helps chocolate flow and keeps dressings from separating. It is used in tiny amounts and adds no carbs.
How to count it
Adds no meaningful carbs on its own.
Not a carb concern.
Where you will find it
- Chocolate
- Dressings
- Protein powders
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Quick answers
Is soy lecithin keto?
Yes. An emulsifier that keeps chocolate and dressings smooth. A fat, used in tiny amounts. No carbs.
Does soy lecithin count toward net carbs?
No carbs. Adds no meaningful carbs on its own.
What is soy lecithin?
Lecithin is a fat-like emulsifier from soybeans or sunflowers. It helps chocolate flow and keeps dressings from separating. It is used in tiny amounts and adds no carbs.
What other names does it go by on a label?
soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin, lecithin, soya lecithin.
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