- Lecithin is mostly a
mixture of glycolipids, triglycerides, and phospholipids.In
biochemistry, lecithin is usually used as a synonym for pure
phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid which is the major component of a
phosphatide fraction which may be isolated from either egg yolk or soy
beans from which it is mechanically or chemically extracted using
hexane.
- Lecithin is regarded as a
well tolerated and non-toxic surfactant. Lecithin is an integral part of
cell membranes, and can be totally metabolized, so it is virtually
non-toxic to humans. Other emulsifiers can only be excreted via the
kidneys.
- The lecithin is obtained by
degumming the extracted oil of oil seeds. The lecithin is a mixture of
various phospholipids, and the compositions depends on the origin of the
lecithin. A major source of lecithin is soybean oil.
- Phosphatidylcholine
(Lecithin) may be useful in helping to restore liver function in a
number of ailments including alcoholic fibrosis and possibly viral
hepatitis. It has also been used in connection with some manic
conditions. There is also some evidence that Phosphatidylcholine may be
useful in the management of Alzheimer's disease and some other cognitive
disorders including tardive dyskinesia.
- Lecithin has a great
diversity of applications from chocolate, margarine, instantized
products, baked goods and baby food to food supplements. In close
cooperation with a Brazilian oil mill group, Sternchemie has launched a
new product Greencithin produced solely from pressed soybeans. A
worldwide innovation in the 80-year history of lecithin.
- Australia imports
approximately 2500 tonnes of lecithin annually, the majority of which is
used in the food industry. The global market for soy lecithin products
is approximately 150,000 - 160,000 t/a; of this up to 120,000 t/a is a
standard grade lecithin. This accounts for only 40% of the lecithin
precursors .
- Lecithin is imported from a
variety of countries which can be divided into two categories: those
regions which grow and process their own soybeans, such as the U.S and
South America and those countries which process soybeans imported from
the U.S or South America, such as Europe and Japan.
- Australia imports mainly
bleached lecithin which, depending on the current exchange rate, is
equivalent to A$0.90 - $1.00 per kilogram on the spot market. However,
the average actual imported price of lecithin from the North and South
America is $2.07/kg and $1.00/kg respectively, and the average price
from Europe and Japan is $3.47/kg.
- To aid in evaluating the
feasibility of producing lecithin in Australia, future work is aimed at
performing a more detailed cost analysis into lecithin production,
including the evaluation of alternate processing technologies. At
present, the lecithin processing industries of India and Eastern Europe
are being evaluated, due to their relevance to the Australian industry
in terms of market size and type of lecithin processed.
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General
- Lecithin
- Lecithin Uses
- Lecithin-Wikipedia
- Phospholipid
- Phosphatidylcholine
Extraction and
Processing
- Edible Lecithin
Processing
- Preparation of Pure
Lecithin
- Rototherm Dries
Lecithin
- Formation of Phosphorus
Compounds in Egg Yolk
- Solvent-Free Processing of
Soybeans
- Soy Lecithin
Processing
- Extraction of
Inositol
- Determination of
Phospholipids
- Solvent Extraction
- Degumming and Centrifuge
Selection
- Purification and
Characterization of Lecithin
- Soybean Oil
Production
- Lecithin Synthesis in
Hen
- Lipoid Phosphoric Acid in
Blood
Technology
- Edible Applications
Technology
- Membrane/Supercritical
Fluid Technology
- Production Technology Of
Lecithin
- Extraction
Technology
- Membrane Technology
- Non-GM Lecithin and
PS
- Solvent-Free Way to
Lecithin
- Recent Advances in Egg
Products Research and Development
United States
Patent
- Process for Obtaining Yolk
Lecithin From Raw Egg Yolk
- Preparation of Hydroxylated
Lecithin From Crude Soybean Lecithin
- Egg Lecithin Process
- Process for De-Oiling Crude
Lecithin
Applications
- Lecithin
Applications
- Influence of Lecithin Acyl
Chain Composition
- Effect of Lecithin
Supplementation
- Instant Food
Applications
- Phospholipids of Rat
Tissues
- Soy Lecithin-From Sludge to
Profit
- Lecithin Requirement for
Sporulation Process in Neurospora crassa
- Effect of Emulsifier
Lecithin
- Lecithin in
Aquaculture
- Lecithin for Coatings
Applications
- Experts Answer
- Pluronic Lecithin
Organogel
- Non-GMO Soya Lecithin
Products
- Soy Lecithins
- Sunflower Lecithins
- Leciprime Fluid
- Lecithin-Featured
Products
- Lecithin Powder
- Soy Lecithin Products
Material Safety
Data Sheet
- Soya Lecithin
- Fluid Soy Lecithin
- Lecithin FCC
- Science Lab-Lecithin
- Fisher
Scientific-Lecithin
- Lecithin Solution
Consultant
- Turnkey Solutions
Comapnies
- Tong (Toni) Wang
- Analyst
- Expert Consulting
Services
- Kevin Kennedy &
Associates, Inc.
- M-Scan
- Stratecon
International Consultants
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Machinery
Suppliers
-
Lecithin Plant & Machinery Suppliers
-
Centrifuges
Suppliers in India
- Lecithin Dehydration /
Drying
- Slurry Tanks
Suppliers
- Chemical Reactors
Suppliers
- Storage Tank Hire
Supplier
- Surge Tanks Suppliers in
US
Project and Plant
Details
- Refined Active Yolk Lecithin Project
- Degussa Plant
- Enzymatic Modification of
Phospholipids
- Central Soya
- Food Processing Firm
- LCAT for Treatment of
Atherosclerosis
- Valorisation of Sunflower
Lecithins
- High Value
Opportunities
from Chicken Egg
- Full Fat Soya Plant
Safety and
Guidelines
- Selecting Lecithins
- Disruption of the Murine
Lecithin
- Organic Rules Tightening on
Lecithin
- FDA Issues Guidance on
Labeling Uses of Soy Lecithin
- Lecithin and
Choline
- Lecithin-Safety
Issues
Reports
- Lecithin- Amazing Benefits for Heart
- Inhibition of
Lecithin-Cholesterol Acyltransferase
- Phospholipid
Division
- Lecithin - Change
Listing
- Cooperation Between
Lecithin
Organizations
- Lecithin Treatment of
Patient with Spontaneous Oral-Facial Dyskinesia and Dementia
- Detection of Heterozygotes
for Familial Lecithin
- Lecithin in Mania
- Hydrolecithin Report
- Iowa State University
Animal Industry Report 2006
- Lyophilized Amphotericin B
Lecithin
Market
- Opportunities For Lecithin
Production in Australia
- Lecithin Markets
- Genetically Modified
Organisms (GMOs) in Soybean Lecithin
- Non-GM Soy Lecithin
Demand
- Soy-Based Emulsifiers and
Wetting Agents
- Soy Lecithin Prices
for Solae
- Alternative
Emulsifiers to Non-GM Soya Lecithin
Manufacturers,
Suppliers, Exporters and Importers
- Companies Deal with
Lecithin
- Global Lecithin
Suppliers
- Lecithin Manufacturers and
Exporters in India
- Industrial Lecithin
Suppliers
- Lecithin Suppliers
- Lecithin Sellers
- Edible Lecithin Suppliers
in UK
- Lecithin Suppliers in
US
- Soya Lecithin Liquid
Supplier in China
- Lecithin Supplier in
China
- Lecithin Buyers
- Lecithin Importers
Company
Profiles
- Arian Engineering
Limited
- Ruchi Soya Industries
Limited
- Agro Solvent Products Pvt.
Ltd.
- American Lecithin
Company
- American Soybean
Association
- General Foods Ltd.
- Gujarat Ambuja Exports
Limited.
- Qingdao Dacon Trading
Co.,Ltd
- Solbar Industries Ltd.
- Unitechem Co., Ltd.
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