Lecithin sub?

[Seabie]

I posted this a while back on the recipe section and didn't get any replies. So maybe it should have been posted here:confused: I read that Lecithin may be isolated either from egg yolk or from soy beans, from which it is extracted chemically (using hexane) or mechanically. I can't use soy products. Is there something else that can be used in place of Lecithin?

[rawstrength]

Lecithin is an emulsifier. Maca works well as a substitute because it also emulsifies (gets stuff to blend together better).

[Seabie]

Thank you:)

[queenfluff]

Irish Moss is an emulisifier. It is better know by it other name which is carrageean. It has been used for a long time in wine and beer making and in soups. It is also used to soaps and shampoos.

Irish Moss can be bought raw. It is a seaweed. It has no taste so it is a much better choice than Maca. (I honestly never heard of Maca as an emulisifier). Irish Moss will make your recipes super thick.

[Veganforlife]

QF? I never knew Irish Moss is also known as carrageenan! WOW. That's is interesting - thanks!

[Pookietooth]

Would dulse work too? It's a red seaweed. I think it's more widely available than Irish moss.

[queenfluff]

Would dulse work too? It's a red seaweed. I think it's more widely available than Irish moss.

Nope, it is not the same thing. Irish Moss is an emusifier. Dulse is not. It doesn't have anything to do with it being a seaweed. Irish moss just reacts a special way when exposed to water. I believe that agar agar can also be bought raw - you might want to look into that if you don't want to buy Irish Moss. It is also a thickener.