Soy Lecithin
Composition
Soy lecithin consists of three types of phospholipids; phosphatidylcholine (PC),phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and phosphotidylinositol (PI). It is extracted from soybean oil and is generally used as a natural emulsifier or stabilizer in various food applications.
Processing
Lecithin is a combination of naturally-occurring phospholipids, which are extracted during the processing of soybean oil. The soybeans are tempered by keeping them at a consistent temperature and moisture level for approximately seven to 10 days. This process hydrates the soybeans and loosens the hull. The soybeans are then cleaned and cracked into small pieces and the hulls are separated from the cracked beans. Next, the soybean pieces are heated and pressed into flakes. Soybean oil is extracted from the flakes through a distillation process and lecithin is separated from the oil by the addition of water and centrifugation or steam precipitation1
Functional Benefits
Normaly Lecithin used as an Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersing Agent, Stabilizing Agent, Viscosity Reducing Agent, Anti-spattering Agent, Mixing and Blending Agent, Release Agent, Conditioning, Lipotropic, Surface Active Agent & as an Emollient & Anti-Oxidant as well.
Lecithin also has some important Nutraceutical properties like it Decrease level of cholesterol and harmful lipids, Supplies polyunsaturated fatty acids, Provides Phosphatidyl Choline; an Essential Phosphalipids, Protection against fatty degeneration of the Liver / brain, Improves memory function, Promoted ability to concentrate, Controls Lipometabolic Disorders.
Feed Industry
Specifications of Non GMO Lecithin Feed Grade
Description |
Specifications |
Method Of Analysis |
Appearance |
Semi Liquid |
|
Colour |
10- 12 Max |
Gardner Scale |
Moisture |
Max. 1.0% |
IS : 548 (Part 1) 1964 |
Acid Value |
Max. 35 KOH/g Max |
IS : 548 (Part 1) 1964 |
Peroxide Value |
Max. 5.0 m.eq |
IS : 548 (Part 1) 1964 |
Hexane Insoluble |
Max. 1.0 % C |
USP. NF - 18 : Method : 1(921) |
Acetone Insolubles |
Min. 60% |
USP. NF - 18 : |
pH Value |
7 |
By pH Meter |
Viscosity |
80 - 120 Poise |
Brookefield |
Microbial Count
Total Plate Count cfu / gm |
3000 Max. |
IS : SP : 18 (Part I) 1980 |
Coliforms cfu / gm |
Nil |
IS : SP : 18 (Part I) 1980 |
E. Coli. cuf / gm |
Nil |
IS : SP : 18 (Part I) 1980 |
Yeast & Mould cfu / gm |
100 Max. |
IS : SP : 18 (Part I) 1980 |
Salmonella 25/ gm |
Nil |
IS : SP : 18 (Part I) 1980 |
Applications
- Poultry Feed
- Pig Feed
- Cattle Feed
- Sheep
- Ruminants
- Shrimp Feed
- Fish Feed
- Pet Foods
Functionalities
- It Enriches fat and Proteins.
- It improves palletization of products.
Soya Lecithin Oil (Poultry Feed Grade)
Lecithin is successfully used in the poultry feed in the United States and European countries. Inspired by this our R & D has introduced a new products poultry feed grade lecithin oil. Our product prestige soya lecithin - poultry feed grade lecithin oil has been introduced after a continued and vigorous research work by our technical department. And within a short span of time it has established repute in the market and we are regularly supplying to major giants of the industry.
Main advantages of using poultry/aqua feed grade soya lecithin oil export quality-
- It ensures excellent digestibility of fat and energy because it acts as a natural emulsifier
- It improves the digestibility of the other nutrients in the feed and promotes the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins
- It has been specially developed for use in energy-rich feed mixtures for poultry
- It is natural performance enhancement
- Greater vitality
- Support for the immune system
- Efficient metabolism
- Optimal supplies of choline and energy
- Excellent binding of dust
- It acts as energy supplies, energy concentrates, fat & protein enrichment
- It helps as a physiological agent and aids in palletizing
Color |
Light Brown to Yellow |
Appearance |
Semi-Liquid, viscous syrup |
Odour |
Predominately Soya |
Taste |
Characteristic of Soyabean |
Specific Gravity |
1.040 + 0.005 at 25o C |
Moisture |
0.8% to 1.5% |
Acid Value(mgKOH/g) |
25 to 35 |
Toulene Insoluble |
0.5% to 1% |
Acetone Insolubles |
60% to 65% |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water and acetone |
Hexane Insolubles |
<0.3% |
Energy Value |
8,500 kcal/KG approx. |
Food Grade
Analysis |
Specification |
Color (Gardner Scale) |
Light Brown to Yellow 10-12 Max. |
Physical Appearance |
Viscous Semi-liquid |
Odor |
Predominately Soya |
Taste |
Characteristic of Soyabean |
Moisture |
1.00% |
Acetone Insoluble |
60-65% |
Acid Value |
30 mg KOH/gm Max. |
Benzene Insoluble |
0.3% Max. |
Peroxide Value |
< 5 meq/Kg |
Viscosity at 25°C |
150 Poise Max |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water and Acetone |
Micro Biological Analysis
- Total page counts 3000 Max.
- Yeasts and Moulds 100 Max.
- Salmonella in 25 gm Absent
- E-Coli Absent
- Coliforms Absent
Industrial Grade Soya LecithinTypical Specification
Analysis |
Specification |
Colour |
Brownish |
Physical Appearance |
Semi-liquid |
Odor |
Predominately Soya |
Taste |
Characteristic of Soyabean |
Moisture |
1.0% Max. |
Acetone Insoluble |
55-65% |
Benzene Insoluble |
1.0% Max. |
Acid Value |
35 mg KOH/g Max. |
Viscosity at 25 °C |
80-150 Poise |
Printing inks, paints & surface coatings |
As emulsifying, wetting & dispersing agent |
Leather |
As Wetting and softening agent |
Rubber |
As accelerating, dispersing and softening agent |
Resins and Plastics |
As mould lubricant |
Cosmetics and Soaps |
As emulsifying agent, antioxidant and emollient |
Petroleum Derivatives |
As antioxidant & additive to lubricant, to prevent gum formation |
Paper Manufacture |
As defoaming agent |
Alcohol & Yeast Manufacture |
As antifoaming agent |
Paint Grade Soya Lecithin Typical Specification
Parameters Specifications
- Acetone Insoluble 55 Min.
- Moisture 1 Max.
- Colour (Gardner Scale) 20 Max.
- Hexane Insoluble 1 Max.
- Acid value 30 Max.
- IV 80-90
- Phosphorus (as P 2 O 5 ) 5 Min.
Pharma Grade Soya LecithinTypical Specification
Chemical Analysis
Parameters |
Unit |
Specifications |
---|---|---|
Acetone Insoluble |
%W/W |
62 Min. |
Moisture |
%W/W |
0.5 Max. |
Colour (Gardner Scale) 5% (solution) |
- |
10 Max. |
Hexane Insoluble |
%W/W |
0.5 Max. |
Acid value |
MgKoH/gm |
30 Max. |
Peroxide value |
meq. / Kg |
Nil |
Viscosity @ 25 0 c(Brookfield,Spindle No.3,4 R.P.M 10-20) |
Poise |
120 Max. |
Micro Biologogical Analysis
Total page counts |
- |
Nil |
Yeasts and Moulds |
- |
Nil |
Salmonella in 25 gm |
- |
Absent |
E-Coli |
- |
Absent |
Coliforms |
- |
Absent |
Heavy Metals
Iron |
PPM |
30 Max. |
Copper |
PPM |
10 Max. |
Lead |
PPM |
10 Max. |
Arsenic |
- |
Nil |
Zinc |
PPM |
5 Max. |
Soya Lecithin Lequid "Standard
Analytical Data
- Acid Value | Max.30mg Koh/G. | Is : 548(Part-1) 1964
- Peroxide Value | 5% Max | Is: 548(Part-1) 1964
- Acetone Ins. | 62% Min | Usp.Nf-18:P2259
- Toluene Insoluble | 0.3% Max | Usp.Nf-18method:(921)
- Hexane Ins. | 0.3% Max | Usp,Nf-18method:1(921)
80-200 Mesh.