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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 8002-43-5, 8030-76-0
- EC No.
- 232-307-2, 310-129-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
- Lecithin Liquid is generally used as an emulsifier. It is 100% pure lecithin, non-modified, and non-fractioned. Lecithin Liquid is a surface-active agent with unique properties, derived from vegetable oilseed sources. It can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances.
- In the presence of two immiscible liquid phases, lecithin reduces the surface tension and acts as an emulsifier. Along with emulsification, it also adds value to the nutrition of the product being rich in Phospholipids.
- Matrix Life Science manufcatures Lecithin Liquid under brand name Naturall-Le which is derived from Non GMO vegetable oilseed sources. It has various applications in Food, Cosmetics & Skin care, Nutraceutical and Feed industry.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Applications
A multi-purpose food ingredient
Lecithin serves as a multi-purpose functional ingredient as well as processing aid additionally providing recommended nutrients. It is used to serve many different functions in bakery, confectionery, culinary and oil industries. It acts as an emulsifying agent and helps to maintain the stability of formulations in food products, promotes easy and complete separation of food from food contact surfaces and helps mix product quickly and more effectively.
- Improves texture
- Acts as releasing agent
- Helps homogeneous mixing of ingredients
- Reduces spattering during frying
A multi-purpose cosmetic and skin care ingredient
Lecithin is an excellent skin restorative agent and moisturizer along with the ability to penetrate the epidermis layer and carry substances to the right cells. Lecithin acts as an emulsifier, lubricant, dispersing agent and emollient. It helps in water binding, formation of rich gels, solubilisation of fats in alcoholic preparations and in prevention of fat crystallization. Lecithin acts as hydrating, restructuring, foaming, soothing and re-fatting ingredient. Naturall- e Sunflower lecithin can be used in creams lotions, soaps, hair shampoos and cosmetics.
- Cures acne and eczema
- Reduces irritation by other surfactants
- Skin-conditioning and skin antioxidant
- Formulation thickener
A multi-purpose nutraceutical ingredient
Lecithin has nutritional value of its own.lt contains phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine(PC), phosphatidylserine (PS) and its derivatives such as glycerol phosphocholine (alpha-GPC) which have been widely substantiated as beneficial to the function of the liver, brain, heart and other organs. It is also used to stabilize and prevent separation of ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations. Naturall-e Suntlower Lecithin can be used in soft gels, tablets and hard cap nutritional supplements.
- Treats dementia and alzheimer's disease
- Helps improve digestion
- Help prevent liver disease
- Treats anxiety
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Viscous brown liquid with phospholipids in oil
- Odor
- Predominantly sunflower
- Soluble in
- Oil
- Dispersible in
- Water
- Quality Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acetone Insoluble Matter | min. 60 | % | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 8 - 12 | Poise | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 2 | % | — |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10 | meq O₂/kg | — |
| Hexane Insoluble Content | max. 0.3 | % | — |
| Acid Value | max. 35 | mg KOH/g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- 25Kg Drum
- 900Kg IBC