WHAT IS THE LECITHINE?

A mixture of phospholipids including phosphatidyl cholines

Lecithin is naturally found in the foods

egg yolk
Soybeans
Grains
wheat germ
Fish
Legumes
Yeast
peanuts, etc
FUNCTIONAL USES

Emulsifier
Antioxidant

lecithin serves the following major functions
1) Emulsifying,
2) Solubilization,
3) Suspension,
4) Lubrication and Release,
5) Crystallization,
6) Complexing,
7) Anti-spatter ,
8) Viscosity Modifying,
Functionality of lecithin in foods
Margarine
Bakery
Margarine Production Process
Mayonnaise process