Chemical Name: Soybean lecithin
Appearance: yellow to brown semi-solid or lump
Packing: 10kg/carton, 25kg/fiber drum
Capacity: 5000MT/year
Sample: Available
Chemical Name: Soybean lecithin
Appearance: yellow to brown semi-solid or lump
Packing: 10kg/carton, 25kg/fiber drum
Capacity: 5000MT/year
Sample: Available
Soybean Lecithin Details
Chemical Name: Soybean lecithin
CAS No.: 8030-76-0
Appearance: yellow to brown semi-solid or lump
Typical Properties
Item | Standard |
Appearance | yellow to brown semi-solid or lump |
Solution | soluble in Ether and Ethanol, insoluble in Acetone |
Acid value | n.m.t.30 |
Iodine value | n.l.t.75 |
Peroxide value | n.m.t.3.0 |
Identification | (1)should be a positive reaction |
(2) should be a positive reaction | |
Color of solution | absorbance n.m.t.0.8 at 350 nm |
Acetone insoluble | n.l.t.90% |
Hexane insoluble | n.m.t.0.3% |
Water | n.m.t.1.5% |
Heavy metals | n.m.t.20ppm |
Arsenic | n.m.t.2ppm |
Lead | n.m.t.2ppm |
Residual solvents | ethanol n.m.t.0.2% |
acetone n.m.t.0.2% | |
dichloromethane n.m.t.0.06% | |
total residual solvent n.m.t.0.5% | |
Bacteriological account | Aerobes [/g] n.m.t.100 |
Moulds and Yeasts [/g] n.m.t.100 | |
Escherichis coli [/g] negative | |
Salmonellae [/10g] negative | |
Assay (on dry basis) | |
Phosphorus (P) | n.l.t.2.7% |
Nitrogen(N) | 1.5%~2.0% |
Phosphatidyl choline | n.l.t45.0% |
Phosphatidylethanolamine | n.m.t.30% |
Phosphatidyl choline and Phosphatidylethanolamine | n.l.t70.0% |
Soybean lecithin Usage
Food Industry – Used as a multifunctional food additive: as an emulsifier in ice cream, baked goods, and other products, it stabilizes water-oil mixtures and prevents fat separation or crystallization. It also acts as a wetting and dispersing agent in instant powders, allowing them to dissolve or disperse more quickly in water. It also acts as an anti-sticking agent, preventing products from sticking during certain food processing processes.
Nutrients – Used in dietary supplements, such as softgels or granules, as nutritional supplements for brain and liver health. It also acts as a metabolic support agent, aiding in fat metabolism and cholesterol management.
Industrial Applications – Used as an emulsifier and emollient in lotions, creams, and makeup products. It also acts as a dispersant and wetting agent, stabilizing pigments and ink formulations.
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 10kg/carton, 25kg/fiber drum