Lecithin powder is a wonderful ingredient to add to a wide range of products. It contains many beneficial properties, and is used as an emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, mild preservative, moisturizer, and emollient.
For food use, lecithin is used in preparation of in chocolate, baked goods, salad dressing, and many other prepared foods. The lecithin is derived from soybeans, making it a much safer ingredient to use for our bodies.
| Phosphatides (as acetone Insoluble) | Min. 97% |
| Moisture | Max 1% |
| Acid Value (mg Koh/g) | Max 30 |
| Peroxide Value (Meq/kg) | Max 5 |
| Hexane Insoluble | Max 0.3% |
| Hexane Insoluble | Max 0.3% |
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | Max 1000 |
| Enterobacteriacae | Negative |
| E-Coli | Negative |
| Yeast & Moulds | Max 100/g |
| Salmonellae | Absent in 25g |