Product that contain lecithin as one of its ingredients. why is lecithin used in some food products?
Answer:
Lecithin is commercially available in high purity as a food supplement and for medical uses.
Lecithin is regarded as a well-tolerated and non-toxic surfactant. It is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for human consumption with the status "Generally Recognised As Safe". Lecithin is an integral part of cell membranes, and can be totally metabolized, so it is virtually non-toxic to humans. Other emulsifiers can only be excreted via the kidneys.
Lecithin is actually a lipid called phosphatidyl choline. Most lecithin is a byproduct of soy bean oil manufacturing. Lecithin is an natural detergent it is used in products like cosmetics and foods to create stable emulsions, in other words, it makes things creamy and smooth.
Lecithine is a natural emulsifier with phosphate linkage.
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