Food Grade Soya Lecithin
ESSEMM Food Grade Soya Lecithin
Application
Soya Lecithin Liquid Standard is used in Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Healthcare.
In Food Industries: Soya Lecithin Liquid Standard is used as Natural Emulsifier, Wetting agent, Dispersing agent, Stabilizing agent, Viscosity Reducing Agent, Anti-spattering agent, Mixing & Blending agent, Release agent, Conditioning, Lipotropic, Surface active agent and as an Emollient and Antioxidant as well. Recommend dosage is given below :
| Products | Dosage |
|---|---|
| RChocolate, Cocoa, Margarine | 0.2 – 0.5% |
| Milk Powder | 0.5 – 3.0% |
| Ice Creams & Shortenings | 0.1 – 0.5% |
| Icing & Fillings | 0.2 – 1.0% |
| Caramel Corn | 0.05 – 0.30% |
| Flavour / Colour Incorporation | 1% of Fat |
| Infant Formulas | 3.5% of Fat |
| 3.5% of Fat | 5 – 15% |
| (Oil Based ) | 25 – 30% (Water based) |
| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Semi Liquid Viscous Syrup |
| Colour | 10-12 Max on Gardner scale |
| Moisture | Max 1.0% |
| Acid Value | Max 30 KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | Max 5.0 m.eq |
| Hexane Insoluble | Max 0.30% |
| Acetone Insoluble | Min 62% |
| Viscosity | Max 120 Poise |
In Cosmetic Industries: Lecithin adds to Suppleness, Penetration, Lather Stability, Better Distribution, Skin protection and care. It is a good antioxidant. it’s chelating ability enables it to combat, complex heavy metals. Lecithin increases respiration capacity of the skin. Usage level is 0.5% to 2.0%. Lecithin being surface active agents, lower surface and inter facial tensions and increase the tendency of their solutions to spread. Cell membrane consists of a lipoprotein whose lipid fraction consists mainly of lecithin. Lecithin increases the rate of respiration of the skin, regulates the exchange of cell material and has a effect on the pH value of the acid sheath of the skin. Accordingly it protects the skin against a too severe extractions of the lipids. The high content of essential fatty acids – about 75% of its fatty acids and linoleic or linolenic acid is important in the treatment of skin diseases and eczema.
In Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industries: Lecithin is natural dietary source of Essential Phospholipids. Lecithin provides prophylaxis against cardiac disorders, arteriosclerosis & help maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Lecithin and its components provide nutritional support to brain functions. They boosts capacity to work, memory, counteract depression, dementia & protect brain cells from decay. In Liver, lecithin metabolizes clogging fat and reduce the chance of liver degeneration. In the intestinal tract, lecithin helps the absorption of vitamins A and D.
Packing & Storage: 200 kg Food Lacquer Coated MS/HDPE Drums / IMT IBC / ISO Tanks / Flexi Tanks. .
Storage & Shelf Life: 18 months from the date of manufacturing when stored in unopened original packing below 25 o C Should be kept in cool & dry conditions. Avoid exposure to Moisture, heat & light..
