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Lecithin is a fatty substance that is essential in the cells of all living organisms. It's a powerful emulsifier, meaning it helps mix oil and water, which would otherwise separate. For this reason, it's widely used in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and as a dietary supplement. It is naturally found in many whole foods, with egg yolks and soybeans being particularly rich sources.

Detailed Breakdown

1. Chemical Nature

Lecithin is not a single molecule but a complex mixture of phospholipids. The most common phospholipids in lecithin are:

• Phosphatidylcholine

  Phosphatidylethanolamine

  Phosphatidylinositol

Key Structural Feature: Each phospholipid has a unique structure:

• A "head" that is hydrophilic (water-loving).

  Two "tails" that are hydrophobic (water-fearing, fat-loving).

This structure is the fundamental reason for lecithin's emulsifying properties. The phospholipids position themselves at the interface between oil and water, with their heads in the water and their tails in the oil, creating a stable mixture.

2. Common Sources

Lecithin is ubiquitous, but its commercial production comes from a few primary sources:

• Soybeans: The most common source. Soy lecithin is a byproduct of the refining process of soybean oil. You will see it listed as an ingredient in countless processed foods.

  Egg Yolks: Egg yolk is the original source from which lecithin was isolated. It remains a key source, especially in applications like mayonnaise and certain pharmaceuticals.

  Sunflower Seeds: Sunflower lecithin is a popular alternative, especially for those with soy allergies or who prefer non-GMO sources. Its extraction process is often gentler, using cold pressing rather than chemical solvents.

  Other Sources: It can also be found in smaller amounts in foods like meat, seafood, nuts, and seeds.

3. Functions and Uses

Lecithin's applications are vast due to its emulsifying, stabilizing, and nutritional properties.

A) In the Food Industry:

• Emulsifier: Prevents ingredients from separating in products like mayonnaise, margarine, chocolate, salad dressings, and ice cream.

  Stabilizer & Thickener: Improves the texture and consistency of foods.

  Release Agent: Prevents food from sticking to pans and baking molds (e.g., in non-stick cooking sprays).

  Shelf-Life Extender: Helps maintain food quality for a longer period.

B) As a Dietary Supplement:
Lecithin is a primary source of Choline, an essential nutrient vital for:

• Brain Health: Choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for memory, mood, and muscle control.

  Liver Health: It helps prevent the buildup of fat in the liver.

  Cholesterol Management: Some studies suggest it can help improve cholesterol levels, though evidence is mixed.

People often take lecithin supplements for cognitive support or liver health. It is also popularly used by some to improve milk flow while breastfeeding.

C) In Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals:

• Used as an emulsifier in lotions, creams, and lip balms to blend oil and water components.

  In pharmaceuticals, it is used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and to help in the delivery of active ingredients.

Summary

In essence, lecithin is a versatile and crucial substance, acting as a bridge between oil and water in both industrial products and the human body.

Packaging & Shipping

FAQ

1. Are you a manufacturer?

Yes, of course we are a manufacturer. And we have our own plant located in Wuhan, China.
2. Do you have stock?
As we know, most customers prefer stock, so we will try to keep stock for some products.
3. Could you please provide some samples?
In order to facilitate transaction, it's my pleasure to provide you samples.
4. How should I pay?
We accept various payment terms such as L/C,T/T, Western Union and Money Gram.

5. Is there a discount?

Different quantity has different discount.

6.What’s your MOQ?

Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is 100% paid.

7.How do we take the quality complaint ?
First of all, our quality control will reduce the quality issue to near zero. If there is a quality problem caused by us, we will send you free goods for replacement or compensate your loss.

Company Information

Company profile

Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical & its intermediates, Food/Feed additives, Fine chemicals in distributing the products of our own company and affiliated enterprises, are the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.

Our company has professional persons who major in chemical R&D and sicentific management, supply fine chemical products with high quality and close service, also supply custom-tailored products according to our clients’ requirement.

We have a positive and self-motivated management work team with a common philosophy, caring and commitment through teamwork, our team strive to achieve success in delighting our clients and ourselves.

Since Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co., Ltd founded, we continuously innovate our products and improve our service, sales network. Hence, we initiate the first sale mode on net in China, which is the retail trade of small package bring along wholesale of diversified management modes. Our products are exported widely to South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and South America, highly recommended by our clients.

We insist on the management creed “Market is our compass, Quality is our life, Credit is our soul”. Clients’ trust is our forward powder, their satisfaction is our struggling goal.

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