Soy Lecithin

Other Names	Soy Lecithin		Type	Emulsifiers
Brand Name	Soy Lecithin

Specifications

Soy Lecithin

       Lecithin is the natural and healthy emulsifier choice for a variety of food systems and offers clean labeling advantages. Lecithins are outstanding for their dual function: on one hand they offer great functional benefits and guarantee safe use; on the other, they possess high nutritional value and a positive image as completely natural ingredients.

 

APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES:
Application Functional properties
Food industry and baked goods - increase volume & shelf life of baking products.
Beverages mixes, chocolate, - Contributes to the formation and stabilization of emulsions
meat sauces and gravies.  
Leather chemicals, pharmaceuticals - wetting and dispersing agent.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL STANDARDS:

Appearance Viscous Liquid
Flavour Typical of lecithin, free from undesirable odor.
Colour Amber colour, gardner - 12 maximum
Moisture 1.0% maximum
Acid Value 30 mg KOH / gm maximum
Acetone Insoluble 62% minimum
Benzene Insoluble 0.30% maximum
Peroxide Value 3.0 meq / kg maximum
Hexane Insoluble 0.30% maximum
Viscosity 12000 cps (120 poise) maximum
Specific gravity 1.0305 ± .005 kg / L at 25ºc
Arsenic 3 mg/kg maximum
Heavy metals (Lead) 40 mg / kg maximum