what is this soy lecithin & is it considered raw?

[tloftus]

I found this yummy sounding recipe for chocolate chai spiced cheesecake, on a 'Raw in Vermont' raw foods blog. The last ingredient in the filling was soy lecithin ground in a coffee grinder. I'm not sure what it is or if it's considered raw. I didn't think soy products were raw, but thought I'd ask y'all what you think.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i can't imagine that it's raw.

[kyrie]

Try sunflower seed lecithin

http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1002747

[RawKnitster]

No, it isn't raw. I've made cheesecakes and ice cream that use unbleached liquid lecithin made from soy. In the recipes I use, the liquid lecithin is the last ingredient to be blended in. I have a friend that can't have any soy, so before adding the lecithin I set some aside for her. It still tastes good, just not as good. The lecithin is an emulsifier and bonding agent. It adds a firmness and a smooth, creamier texture to the cheesecake.

I haven't tried the sunflower lecithin, yet.