Partially hydrolyzed lecithin
Function: Antioxidants
E322II is the European food-additive number for Partially hydrolyzed lecithin, an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Partially hydrolyzed lecithin (E322ii) is an antioxidant used as a food additive.
What is E322II used for?
Partially hydrolyzed lecithin (E322II) is an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Antioxidants (E-numbers).
Is E322II safe or restricted?
E322II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E322II vegan or vegetarian?
Partially hydrolyzed lecithin (E322II) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E322II?
E322II appears in 8 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Bao Buns, Instant Noodles, and Food Coloring / Decorations.
- Bao Buns1
- Instant Noodles1
- Food Coloring / Decorations1
- Toffee1
- Canned Vegetables1
- Frozen Meat & Burgers1
- Pastry1
- Sour Candy1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E322II across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E322II
- What is E322II?
- E322II is the E-number for Partially hydrolyzed lecithin, an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Partially hydrolyzed lecithin (E322ii) is an antioxidant used as a food additive.
- What is E322II used for?
- Partially hydrolyzed lecithin (E322II) is an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E322II?
- E322II appears in 8 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Bao Buns, Instant Noodles, and Food Coloring / Decorations. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E322II vegan or vegetarian?
- Partially hydrolyzed lecithin (E322II) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E322II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E322II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E322II — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.