A method for the purification of lecithin, comprising the steps of:a. reducing the viscosity of lecithin to a viscosity of less than about 10 Pa·s; thenb. mixing the lecithin with granulated active carbon; thenc. separating the lecithin from the granulated active carbon and recover purified lecithin.Lecithin substantially free of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, and a food or feed product comprising said lecithin.