Its inclusion in something as popular and demanded as chocolate has become a concern of many. So, being in the business of lecithin, LECITEIN considers it our duty to share our two-pence worth on the subject for those seeking clarity.
Before lecithin took over as the king of emulsification, there used to be a number of emulsifiers with various applications. Here’s a look at each of them.
Before lecithin, xanthan gum was more popularly used as an emulsifier. But now, these top 5 reasons make lecithin the preferred choice of manufacturers.
While the harvest ratio of soy tries to meet major lecithin demand, disrupted transportation system, unstable prices, and the Russia-Ukraine war still present problems in its procurement
For manufacturers aiming to use organic ingredients in their products, sunflower lecithin is currently the only option that is guaranteed non-GMO.
The biggest difference between powdered and granulated lecithin is that the former is used for emulsification while the latter is used for rough consistency and high fat content.
Lecithin can metabolize the fat in the body and transforms it into choline helping cells to produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. They are essential to our brain, body, blood, and cells which is why the use of lecithin as a supplement is promoted.
Lecithin is mainly used as an emulsification agent in for mixing ingredients in a recipe, as well as an additive to increase the shelf life of instant food products.
The right way to choose the best lecithin granules is to look for the different properties they carry from the natural resource the lecithin was extracted from.
Despite it being a mainstay in the manufacturing industries of various types for decades, people are still not sure of what sunflower lecithin has to offer. Well, in this blog, we are specifically discussing the different industrial applications of sunflower lecithin.
The answer to this one is a bit complex. Lecithin can act as a lifting agent for instant food production, especially powdered milk. Using the right type of lecithin can also enhance the quality of the milk powder.
Sunflower lecithin is quickly becoming the go-to choice for emulsification in many industries. While it is not mass available, at least not compared to soy lecithin, it is a better choice because of its differentiating properties.
Adding lecithin to the recipe of CBD edibles prolongs their shelf life, makes them more absorbent for the body and spikes their effects.
Soy lecithin has been deemed both, good and bad for health. However, how it reacts depends on the biology of the person using it or consuming it.
Although sunflower lecithin is completely organic, it carries both, benefits and side effects. While there are many, these are the ones you should know.
Lecithin is an important ingredient in many of the skincare products used by the masses. Want to know why it is added to every skincare product? Read this to find out!
If you didn’t know this already, different forms of lecithin serve different purposes. Let’s find out the uses of two of its most used forms; powdered and liquid.
Not everything that you heard about soy lecithin is true. In this post, we separate the myths from the facts.
The multifunctional properties of lecithin make it an ideal additive for pharmaceutical applications. It is an FDA-approved additive, making it more worthy of the pharmaceutical industry.
Don’t know what’s right for your business or what makes the sunflower lecithin different from soy lecithin? Read this to find out.
How lecithin is degummed defines the quality of the final product. To understand the process properly, let’s look at degumming in detail.
Lecithin is an important ingredient in the food manufacturing industry. But so is its sustainability. Find out why?
Lecithin, is an emulsifying agent being used extensively in almost every industry. It's time we learned whether it's best in its crude or standardised form.
Lecithin is the magic ingredient for most commercial bakeries. Want to know how lecithin can help your bakery business grow, keep reading this post.
All lecithin customers face one huge problem, the lack of traceability of their supply chain network. Lecitein Limited's customer portal was specifically designed to solve that problem.