Instant foods usually refer to ‘powders with modified functional properties’ that can be reconstituted with the addition of liquids like water or milk. They disperse and dissolve in these liquids easily, offering instantaneous convenience to consumers.
To reach a quality standard that exactly matches the reference products, manufacturers add lecithin to instant powders. Since it adds wettability, solubility, and stability, it keeps the integrity of instant powders intact. Read the complete article here.
Depending on the extraction method used, sunflower lecithin can have varying PC and acid content and yield. Different extraction processes are also preferred for different applications.
Sunflower lecithin can be acquired in food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade. Each grade has unique characteristics and applications and is meant for a separate industry.
By reducing clumping and separation, improving bioavailability and absorption, and extending shelf life, sunflower lecithin can improve the stability and efficacy of oil-based supplements.
By controlling oxidation, microbial growth, improving texture and appearance, and enhancing nutritional value, sunflower lecithin can help manufacturers improve the shelf life and stability of their food products.