Now Foods Lecithin is a naturally occurring compound found in all cells in nature, plant and animal. Now Foods Lecithin plays a major role in almost all biological processes - including nerve transmission, breathing and energy production. Now Lecithin Granules are dervied entirely from Non-Genetically Engineered (Non-GE) soybeans that have been Identity Preserved (IP). This guarantees that the soybeans are from seedstock that has been certified as Non-GE.