LECITHIN

CHARECTERISTICS : Lecithin is light brown or brown compound with the characteristic odor .

SOLUBILITY

• Highly soluble in benzene and chloroform and partially soluble in water and acetone

EFFECTS

• Harmless

PREPARATION

• It is prepared through soya bean oil
• It is also obtained from egg yolk, corn and seeds of many vegetables

GRADES

• Technical, bleached, unbleached, plastic, cosmetic, Food grade

Lecithin uses

• It is using  as emulsifying, dispersing, wetting and dying agent
• lechithin uses  in making of anti-oxidant, margarine and chocolates
• Also used in bakery product, animal feed, food product
• It has application in textile, plastic and soap industry.