Sunflower Lecithin Powder
Natural emulsifier and source of phospholipids from sunflower, standardized by phosphatidylcholine content.
Technical specification
- Form
- Powder
Quality parameters (COA)
| Item | Result | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | Conform | 95% |
| Appearance | Conform | Light Yellow Powder |
| Odor | Conform | Characteristic |
| Particle size | Conform | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | Conform | ≤5% |
| As | 0.73PPM | <2ppm |
| Pb | 0.85 PPM | <2ppm |
| Total Plate Count | 200cfu/g | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | 10cfu/g | ≤100cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
Description
Sunflower Lecithin Powder is a general term for various fatty substances extracted from sunflower seeds. Lecithin is a valuable source of phospholipids, particularly phosphatidylcholine, and also contains essential fatty acids. It is widely used in the food industry as a natural emulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersant. Available specifications include: 20%, 50% phosphatidylserine from sunflower; 20% phosphatidylcholine and 95% phospholipids in sunflower lecithin powder; and 60% sunflower lecithin in oil. For purchasers, it is important to consider the functional properties of lecithin, such as its emulsifying capacity, stability in various media, and compliance with quality standards to ensure the uniformity and texture of final products.
Applications
Widely used in the food industry for chocolate, bakery products, margarine, as well as in animal feed and cosmetic product manufacturing.
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