Lecithin is a food additive that comes from several sources — one of them being soy. It’s generally used as an emulsifier, or lubricant, when added to food, but also has uses as an antioxidant and ...

Lecithin, a natural emulsifier commonly used in processed foods, synergistically enhances the antimicrobial properties of the natural essential oil, eugenol, but only when applied in very small ...

Simply put, emulsifiers make it easier for several substances to combine into a single, cohesive whole. To make mayonnaise, egg yolks – which are rich in lecithin (a natural emulsifier) – hold the ...

An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are usually not mixable but mix under specific circumstances — generally by using substances that help them mix. These substances are called ...

Plant-based chocolate manufacturers have a new ingredient to add to their toolbox: Palsgaard AMP 4455, an emulsifier which Palsgaard claims is twice as efficient as lecithin and can reduce the amount ...

The recent evolution of supply and demand issues for non-GM lecithin is pushing ingredients manufacturers such as Danisco to promote their alternatives on the market, reports Lindsey Partos. Consumer ...

Recent scientific investigations have uncovered troubling connections between common food additives called emulsifiers and various digestive health issues. These substances, present in numerous ...

“The global emulsifier market is at capacity and there are significant sunflower lecithin price volatility, and supply issues," said Tim Cottrell, business development director for emulsifiers, ...