Editing Lecithin (section)

===Religious restrictions===
Soy-derived lecithin is considered by some to be ''[[kitniyot]]'' and prohibited on [[Passover]] for [[Ashkenazi Jews]] when many grain-based foods are forbidden, but not at other times. This does not necessarily affect [[Sephardi Jews]], who do not have the same restrictions on rice and ''kitniyot'' during Passover.<ref>(Reb Yehonatan Levy, Shomer Kashrut Mashgiach - based upon halachic rulings of CRC - Chicago Rabbinic Council, and from shiurim/lessons by Rabbi D. Raccah on "Pesach Preparations" following commentary from former Rishon-LeTzion Rav Ovadia Yosef). OK Kosher Certification, [http://www.okkosher.com/Content.asp?ID=172 Keeping Kosher for Pesach.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315173355/http://www.okkosher.com/Content.asp?ID=172 |date=2012-03-15 }} Retrieved on September 10, 2008.</ref>

[[Muslim]]s are not forbidden to eat lecithin per se; however, since it may be derived from animal as well as plant sources, care must be taken to ensure the source is [[Halal#Foods|halal]]. Lecithin derived from plants and egg yolks is permissible, as is that derived from animals slaughtered according to the rules of ''[[dhabihah]]''.<ref>Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America FAQ, [http://www.ifanca.org/faq/#lecithin IFANCA: Consumer FAQ]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123122312/http://www.ifanca.org/faq/#lecithin |date=2011-11-23 }}. Retrieved on July 7, 2010. The practice of consuming Halal products is not widespread among Muslims, the practice is common with Muslims who follow Sharia laws.</ref>

Sunflower lecithin, sourced from the seeds of sunflowers, is entirely plant-based and may be an option for those with religious or cultural concerns regarding food intake.