Fi South America (20th to 22nd Aug 2019) | Lecilite

Lecithin powder is an emollient, which is a softening and soothing agent. In addition, it has magnificent moisturizing properties, and helps to hydrate the skin. The phospholipids naturally present in lecithin are able to attract water from the air, and in doing so, increase hydration. This makes it an excellent additive for restorative creams, or for products designed for mature, dry or overworked skin. It also has the unique ability to deeply penetrate the skin, and carry substances directly to the cells and the bloodstream.

Large quantities of lecithins are used in animal feed recipes as economic emulsifiers, instantizing agents, choline supplements and essential fatty acid sources. Further, De-oiled lecithin powders and liquid lecithins are used in recipes, improving the settling and density of the feed granules. Phospholipids are

• Actively involved in the absorption of dietary fat and fat-soluble vitamins,
• Essential in the intermediary metabolism, and
• Important for the fatty acid metabolism.

Choline is a critical element in the building blocks of human, animal and plant bodies. Without choline, the membranes of our cells would harden, which would prevent nutrients from entering and leaving the cell. Lecithin, an excellent source of choline, is a useful excipient. The functions are resorption enhancement, solubilization and toxicity reduction of the drug

Lecithin is an invaluable culinary ingredient. Emulsification, stabilizing are the primary reasons for lecithin usage in food products such as baked foods, confectioneries, processed milk products, instant foods and other water-oil combinations

Lecithin in granular form is a popular health supplement in Europe and the Americas. There are studies to suggest that lecithin functions as essential bio-available dietary supplement:

• Component of liver and brain,
• Heart-helper – cholesterol reducer,
• Potential memory booster,
• Improved absorption of vitamins, and
• Important in reproduction and growth