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Soya Lecithin is clear amber colored, viscous fluid obtained from hydrated gums of soya crude oil (produced from NON GMO soybeans) by the process of drying and filtration. It contains all natural phosphatides in their original relative proportions and soybean oil.
In original, unopened packaging under recommended storage conditions – 24 months from the date of manufacturing. Store in cool, dry area free from toxic chemicals, odors, insects and rodent infestation.
| Parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Physical and chemical standards | |
| Appearance | Amber Color Viscous Liquid |
| Flavor | Typical of lecithin, free from undesirable odor. |
| Moisture | 1.0% maximum |
| Acid Value | 30 mg KOH / gm maximum |
| Acetone Insoluble | 62% minimum |
| Benzene Insoluble | 0.30% maximum |
| Hexane Insoluble | 0.3% maximum |
| Peroxide Value | 5 meq / kg maximum |
| Color | 11+ Gardner color unit |
| Viscosity | 80-140 Poise |
| Microbiological Standards | |
| Total plate count | 1000/g maximum |
| Coli forms | Absent |
| E-Coli | Absent |
| Yeast & Moulds | 50 / gm maximum |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Staphylococcus | Absent |
Lecithin is used for dispersing, wetting&emulsifier in chocolate, wafers, dry bakery products, cocoa powder, milk powder, and in feed, pharmaceuticals and paint industry for various applications.