Where to Buy Sunflower Lecithin in Australia
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TL;DR: Where to buy sunflower lecithin in Australia? Online and in independent health food stores, because the lecithin at Woolworths, Coles and Chemist Warehouse is almost all soy. Check the label says sunflower, not soy, and choose powder or granules for the concentrated, de-oiled form. Propel Health's Sunflower Lecithin is 100% sunflower lecithin powder, non-GMO and independently tested for glyphosate, delivered Australia wide.
Where to buy sunflower lecithin in Australia is a harder question than it should be, because most of the lecithin on supermarket and pharmacy shelves is soy.
Short answer: the lecithin at Woolworths, Coles and Chemist Warehouse is almost all soy, sold as granules or 1200 mg capsules. Sunflower lecithin is mainly sold through health food stores and online. If you want sunflower lecithin powder, ordering online is the most reliable way to get it.
Where to buy sunflower lecithin: the quick guide
| Where | What you will usually find | Sunflower? |
|---|---|---|
| Chemist Warehouse | 1200 mg lecithin capsules from the big pharmacy brands | The ones we checked were soy |
| Woolworths | Lecithin granules, plus a few marketplace listings | The ones we checked were soy |
| Coles | Little or no lecithin online | None found |
| Health food stores | Granules and some sunflower powder | Sometimes, check the label |
| Online | Sunflower powder, liquid and soft gels, many imported | Yes |
Ranges change, so use this as a guide and read the label on anything you buy.
Sunflower lecithin at Chemist Warehouse
People often search for sunflower lecithin at Chemist Warehouse. What the pharmacy chains mainly carry is 1200 mg lecithin soft gels, and the major brands we checked state on their own listings that their lecithin comes from soybeans or contains soya oil. We did not find sunflower lecithin powder or granules there. If you need sunflower specifically, look elsewhere. Our guide to sunflower lecithin powder vs capsules explains what is inside those capsules.
Lecithin at Woolworths
Woolworths stocks lecithin granules in the health food aisle, and its online marketplace adds a handful of other lecithin listings. The ones we found were soy. Granules are a fine product if soy is not a concern for you. If it is, see sunflower lecithin granules vs powder.
Lecithin at Coles
When we searched, Coles listed little or no lecithin online. Lecithin is not a mainstream supermarket line, which is why so many people go looking for it.
Health food stores
Independent health food stores are the best bet in person. Many carry soy granules, and some carry sunflower lecithin powder. Our own Sunflower Lecithin is stocked by some health food stores, and our stockists page lists them.
Buying sunflower lecithin online
Online is where the choice is. You will find powder, liquid and soft gels, but much of it is imported. Before you buy, check:
- Source: sunflower, not soy, on the ingredient list.
- Form: powder or granules are the concentrated, de-oiled forms. Liquid and soft gels carry oil.
- Testing: whether the brand tells you what it tests for.
- Delivery: an Australian seller avoids long international shipping times.
Buy sunflower lecithin powder from us
Our Sunflower Lecithin is 100% sunflower lecithin powder, non-GMO, independently tested for glyphosate, with nothing added. Each 250 g jar holds 100 rounded-teaspoon serves, and we deliver Australia wide. You can buy sunflower lecithin powder here, or if you are buying it for the kitchen, see sunflower lecithin for baking.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chemist Warehouse sell sunflower lecithin?
The lecithin we found at Chemist Warehouse was soy-based 1200 mg capsules. Ranges change, so check the label in store.
Does Woolworths sell sunflower lecithin?
The lecithin we found at Woolworths was soy granules. Sunflower lecithin is easier to find online and in health food stores.
Is sunflower lecithin better than soy lecithin?
They do the same job. Sunflower is chosen mainly because soy is a declarable allergen in Australia and sunflower is not. Our guide to sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier covers the differences.
Can I buy sunflower lecithin near me?
Try independent health food stores first, and call ahead, because stock varies. Otherwise, ordering online is usually quicker than searching shelves.
About the author
Grant Jenkins is a director of Propel Health Australia, an Australian, family-owned company, and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Every figure quoted for our product in this article is the figure on our printed label.
Disclaimer
This article is general information about lecithin as a food and food ingredient. It is not medical advice. Anyone with a sunflower allergy should avoid sunflower lecithin. Speak to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.
References
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Allergen labelling exemptions.
- Safe Food Queensland. Understanding plain English allergen labelling (PEAL) for packaged food.
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Lecithin, de-oiled: Technical Evaluation Report (Handling/Processing). January 2023.
