Lecithin Granules

Human body fats

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Used for decades as a cure for high cholesterol, lecithin granules contain all the phosphatides that are found naturally in cell membranes. Which phosphatides? Of course, the important ones. Each tablespoon of lecithin granules – that is, about 7.5 grams – has about 1700 mg of phosphatidyl choline (roughly 98%, more than most lecithin sold in powdered or pill form), 1000 mg of phosphatidyl inositol, and about 2,200 mg of essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid. All these compound elements have specific functions that could contribute to the health of our body. Read more . . .

Lecithin Is Powerful

Steamed tofu with veggies

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Have you ever seen lecithin in action? Well, if you want to, then just put a bar of chocolate inside the freezer and wait a few minutes before taking it out again. Carefully study the chocolate bar. Do you see that thin layer of white coating the entire candy bar? That is lecithin in action right in front of you.

A Versatile Nutrient

Lecithin has varied purposes in the commercial sector. It is used as a natural emulsifier and/or lubricant and utilized as an essential ingredient for products ranging from pharmaceuticals to protective coverings. Lecithin is Read more . . .

Lecithin Effects

A bowl of egg yolks

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Have you ever seen lecithin effects in action? Try putting a piece of chocolate or an energy bar inside the freezer. Just wait a few minutes before taking it out. You will see that the whole bar is covered in white. Yes, that’s lecithin effects in action right there!

Often used as a food additive, lecithin was first derived from egg yolk in 1950 during its discovery by Maurice Gobley , a French scientist. In fact, that is how it got its name – lethikos, the Greek term for “egg yolk.” But by Read more . . .

Structure Of Lecithin

Twin yolks

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There are actually two meanings to the word “lecithin.” Commercially, the structure of lecithin consists of a mixture of neural and polar lipids that act as lubricants and/or emulsifiers. In biochemistry, it refers to phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid composed of two fatty acids, glycerol, a phosphate group and choline. Lecithin was first discovered in 1846 when Maurice Gobley, a French scientist, separated the nutrient from egg yolk. He gave Read more . . .

Lecithin China

Soya drink in big jar

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With more than 5,000 years of soybean cultivation, China is widely considered as the home of the oil crop. And as an essential derivative of soybean, lecithin production also forms a significant percentage of China’s industry.

Lecithin China is a phospholipid that is derived primarily from soybean. It is comprised mainly of polar and neutral lipids and glycerol, a phosphate group, and choline. Although lecithin may also be extracted from egg yolk, a big chunk of the commercial lecithin available in the market today come from soybean. Read more . . .