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A characteristic of lecithin supplements is?
Lecithin supplements are either sold in a liquid or granular form. Lecithin has a mild light taste that is not offensive when eaten alone.
What are lecithin rich foods?
Most unprocessed nuts, unprocessed grains, unprocessed soy, and eggs all contain lecithin. Nutrients, including lecithin, affect the taste of many foods. Most commercial manufacturers improve the taste of foods through processing that removes many of the nutrients, including lecithin. And of course, sunflower seeds contain lecithin. NIH research indicates that, when combined with a hearth healthy diet, lecithin can reduce cholesterol (T.A. Wilson, Soy Lecithin Reduces plasma lipoprotein cholesterol and early artherogenesis in hyper cholesterolemic monkeys and hamsters: beyond linolate, Atheriosclerosis, Sep 1998). No MDR for lecithin has been established by NIH or FDA.
Which vitamin is needed to make lecithin?
Choline is need to make lecithin
Is lecithin halal for Muslims?
There is no definite answer to this question since Lecithin (which is an emulsifier) may be derived form either plant (i.e. soy lecithin) - or animal source. Here in Germany it is specifically written if the lecithin is derived from soy beans (= soy lecithin). If only "lecithin" is written on the product, one has to ensure (f.e. by contacting the producer) whether its derived from animal or plant-source. See more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithin
Can lecithin be eaten by those with soy allergies?
Lecithin can come from two main sources; soy or eggs. Clearly if you have a soy allergy, eating soy lecithin is unwise. Luckily, if lecithin is from soy, it must be labelled "soy lecithin" on the packaging. Eating egg lecithin should present no problems. I should point out that the vast majority of regular chocolate bars contain soy lecithin rather than egg; lecithin-free chocolate is a specialty product which can sometimes be found in specialist chocolateries or health-food stores.
How soy lecithin is made?
Lecithin is a combination of phospholipids that naturally occur in soybeans. Lecithin gums are obtained from soy oil after the oil has been extracted from the soybean flakes. Lecithin is removed from the soybean oil using a steam precipitation process. Precipitate is spray dryed to be transformed into Lecithin powder for use as ingredient in dry foods and it has the same applications as the liquid Soya Lecithin
What research has been done on lecithin?
many studies of the effects of lecithin had faulty methods, and the few good studies proved that lecithin was not effective in lowering cholesterol.
What is molecular weight of soya lecithin?
The molecular weight of soy lecithin can vary based on the specific composition of the lecithin, which consists of various phospholipids, triglycerides, and fatty acids. On average, the molecular weight of soy lecithin is around 750-800 g/mol.
Whats the chemical equation for soy lecithin?
The molecule phosphatidylcholine lecithin - C40H80NO8P
Is lecithin soluble in methylene chloride?
Yes, lecithin is soluble in methylene chloride. Methylene chloride is a common organic solvent that can dissolve lipids such as lecithin, which is a phospholipid compound.
Do brains taste like chicken?
No, they do not taste like chicken. They most likey taste like blood vessels.
Does lecithin contain any pork ingredients?
Although lecithin is made from oils, animal fat may also be used.
