Sorry I misunderstood, I thought that you were comparing Lecithin with Citrus :)
Actually Lecithin works to emulsify fat, it's good to help clear out the Arteries. I've never heard of anyone using it as a thickener in food.
Sometimes I use a little Lecithin in the Oil in my cast-iron fry pan for the natural non-stick affect.
I haven't tried garlic or ginger instead of Lecithin because it doesn't act the same.
Yes I have gotten out Stones after a Coffee-Enema by ingesting ES and Oil only. If your Liver is feeling congested and ready to expel Stones it doesn't seem to take much to expel them with the CE!