Creamy. Stable. Delicious. The Invisible Ingredient.
A plant milk is an emulsion that has not been convinced to stay one. Deoiled sunflower lecithin powder wets out in water and holds the oil phase fine, so it pours creamy into coffee, cereal and cooking — the same on day one and on the best-before date.
- Non-GMO
- Soy-Free
- Kosher
- Halal
Lot-specific certificates of analysis, spec sheets, and certification documents are available on request.
Commercial & Quality Overview
In stockBuyer-level details for liquid and powder grades
- Botanical source
- 100% Non-GMO sunflower
- Formats
- Liquid & deoiled powder
- Packaging
- 20 kg pails · 200 kg drums · 1,000 kg totes
- Minimum order
- 20 kg
- Fulfillment
- In stock locally · Somerset, NJ
- Shelf life
- 24 months from date of manufacture
Lot-specific certificates of analysis, spec sheets, and certification documents are available on request.
- formats: liquid & powder
- 2formats: liquid & powder
- quotes
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- Stocked and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse
- NJStocked and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse
- soy allergen declarations
- 0soy allergen declarations
- available on request
- COAavailable on request
- minimum order
- 20 kgminimum order
The emulsification problem
Water-based systems fight you the whole way to shelf
Oil and water separate because nothing is holding them together. Without a phospholipid at the interface, droplets coalesce, rise and settle — and the first thing a shopper notices is the ring on the bottle.
- A cream ring at the top of the bottle two weeks after fill
- Sediment on the consumer's last sip
- A thin, watery body that reads as cheap next to dairy
- Creamers that flocculate the moment they hit hot coffee
What lecithin changes
A powder that disperses where the product actually needs it
Deoiled sunflower lecithin is water-dispersible, so it can be dry blended or hydrated in the aqueous phase and still deliver the phospholipids that keep droplets apart. Nothing else in the formulation has to change.
- Fine oil droplets that stay mixed with the water phase through shelf life
- A consistent mouthfeel from the first pour to the last
- Powder that wets out in water instead of clumping on the surface
- No soy declaration and no beany note in a delicate flavour
Six categories, one stability fix
Where sunflower lecithin shows up in dairy alternatives, and what it is doing there.
Oat, almond & plant milks
Keeps the oil phase dispersed so oat, almond and soy drinks stay uniform without shaking.
Oat, almond & plant milk application guide
Dairy-free barista creamers
Emulsification support for high-fat liquid systems and powder wetting for powdered formats.
Barista & dairy-free creamer application guide
Plant-based cultured yogurt
Supports emulsification, dispersion and even fat distribution through the mix before and during fermentation.
Plant-based yogurt application guide
Plant-based cheese alternatives
Supports emulsification and even fat distribution through the heated system.
Plant-based cheese application guide
Plant butter & spreads
Supports water-in-oil mixing and an even fat spread through preparation and filling.
Plant butter & spreads application guideHow it goes in
The table below shows the format, addition stage and target effect. Exact formulation guidance is provided with your trial.
| Application | Format | Addition stage | Target effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant milks | Powder | High-shear blending with the oil phase | Oil and water kept mixed |
| Creamers | Powder | Dry-blended with the base mix | Powder wetting and dispersion on preparation |
| Yogurt & cultures | Powder | With the milk base pre-homogenisation | Even fat distribution through fermentation |
| Ice cream | Powder | Into the mix before pasteurisation | Improves mix homogeneity |
| Cheese alternatives | Powder | With the heated fat phase | Even fat distribution through the cook |
Trial protocol included: dosing point, shear conditions and the checks that tell you whether the emulsion is holding.
The label advantage is the whole argument
Soy lecithin works. It also puts a declaration on the pack, invites a beany note into mild flavours and depends on a GMO supply chain you have to police.
Reads as plant-based, not as an allergen
Sunflower lecithin appears on the label as what it is, with no soy warning underneath it — which is the change most brands are actually trying to make.
Neutral in flavour and colour
Nothing to mask in a barista oat milk or a plain almond yoghurt, and nothing darkening a white base.
Non-GMO by nature
The claim is inherent to the crop rather than a segregation programme you have to audit every season.
Sunflower versus soy, parameter by parameter
| Parameter | Sunflower | Soy |
|---|---|---|
| Allergen declaration | None required | Soy must be declared |
| GMO status | Non-GMO by nature | Often requires identity preservation |
| Colour | Light, neutral | Brown to amber |
| Flavour | Neutral, does not carry | Can carry a beany note |
| Clean-label read | Recognised as plant-based | Frequently avoided by shoppers |
| Emulsifying performance | Equivalent in standard systems | Reference standard |
Performance parity is what makes the switch practical — the label and sourcing advantages come with it. Confirm behaviour in your own formulation with a sample before changeover.
Powder for water, liquid for fat
Beverage and dry-blend systems almost always start with deoiled powder. Liquid fits when the system is fat-based or dosed by pump.
Best for
- Plant milks, creamers and barista blends
- Plant-based meat dry premixes, TVP and binder systems
- Instant mixes, protein powders and bakery blends
Handling
Free-flowing and easy to weigh. Disperses in cold water, adds no extra fat to your formula and cleans up with water.
Store in the original packaging at room temperature (16-32°C / 61-90°F), away from direct sunlight, moisture, and air.
Watch out
Keep dry in storage; hygroscopic if left open.
Powder grade produced at a GMP+ and FSSC 22000 certified facility.
Plant-based dairy questions
Get a sample and a specification
Send the application and the volume you run. Pricing comes back the same business day with the documents your QA team needs.