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Soy lecithin 471 is specifically made from soy protein and is suitable for vegetarian and vegan consumption.
Emulsifier 471 is mainly made up of glycerol and natural fatty acids from plant origin but animal products may be used as well. Only the producer/manufacturer can give information on the origin.
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What is soy lecithin?
An emulsifier made from soy oil.
Why do people put soy lecithin in chocolate?
Soy lecithin is an emulsifier, it makes chocolate ingredients "well blended". For example, if you try and mix water and olive oil, you won't be able to do so: you will have oil blobs floating on top of water - that is, these two ingredients cannot be blended together, and some emulsifier is needed to turn water and oil into a uniform mass. The same thing with chocolate: it has cocoa butter, which is hard to blend with other ingredients into a uniform creamy chocolate mass without an emulsifier (soy lecithin).
Is lecithin halal for Muslims?
There is no definite answer to this question since Lecithin (which is an emulsifier) may be derived form either plant (i.e. soy lecithin) - or animal source. Here in Germany it is specifically written if the lecithin is derived from soy beans (= soy lecithin). If only "lecithin" is written on the product, one has to ensure (f.e. by contacting the producer) whether its derived from animal or plant-source. See more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithin
What does soy lecithin do?
There are a number of benefits if one takes Lecithin tablets. It is an essential nutrient that helps with the normal function of liver metabolism, brain and nerve function, and body's cells. Lecithin may also assist in preventing the build up of fats and protect one against cardiovascular disease.
Is lecthin and soy lecthin the same?
Lecithin is any of a group of yellow-brownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues, and in egg yolk. When it is extracted from soy, it is called soy-lecithin. It's still lecithin, it's just telling you where it comes from :)
Can lecithin be eaten by those with soy allergies?
Lecithin can come from two main sources; soy or eggs. Clearly if you have a soy allergy, eating soy lecithin is unwise. Luckily, if lecithin is from soy, it must be labelled "soy lecithin" on the packaging. Eating egg lecithin should present no problems. I should point out that the vast majority of regular chocolate bars contain soy lecithin rather than egg; lecithin-free chocolate is a specialty product which can sometimes be found in specialist chocolateries or health-food stores.
Does soy lecithin have gelatin?
Some lecithin is derived from soy bean oil, and some is derived from animal fat. A lot is derived from egg. Best to go to a vegetarian store which stocks soy lecithin.
How soy lecithin is made?
Lecithin is a combination of phospholipids that naturally occur in soybeans. Lecithin gums are obtained from soy oil after the oil has been extracted from the soybean flakes. Lecithin is removed from the soybean oil using a steam precipitation process. Precipitate is spray dryed to be transformed into Lecithin powder for use as ingredient in dry foods and it has the same applications as the liquid Soya Lecithin
Does Soy Lecithin have Carbon in it?
yes!
Is soy lecithin an element?
Nope
Is lecithin vegetarian?
Yes. Lecithin is made from soy, as far as I know. Some lecithin is derived from soy bean oil, and some is derived from animal fat.. Best to go to a natural health/ vegetarian store.
What is emulsions in food and cooking and its uses in food and cooking?
An emulsion is when the water and the oil in a food are mixed together, for example in mayonnaise. An emulsion needs an emulsifier to hold the oil and the water together. Eggs or soy lecithin are examples of emulsifiers.
