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 ...

Clean ingredients sourced sustainably have become the cost of entry for new foods and beverages seeking placement in today’s marketplace. For established brands that consumers often purchase, ...

Dietary emulsifiers are linked to various diseases. The recent discovery of the role of gut microbiota–host interactions on health and disease warrants the safety reassessment of dietary emulsifiers ...

Soy lecithin is a food additive used as an emulsifier in many everyday foods, such as ice cream, breads, and infant formulas. It’s derived from soybeans. Soy lecithin may help reduce LDL (bad) ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

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 ...

In people, lecithin is produced naturally in the liver. Lecithin is sometimes referred to as phosphatidylcholine, but the two aren’t chemically identical. Phosphatidylcholine is a component of ...

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 ...

Lecithin describes a group of fatty substances found in plant and animal tissues. It is essential for proper biological function. Lecithin occurs naturally in many foods, such as organ meats, red meat ...

Food additives do a lot of good: they prolong shelf life, improve taste and texture, and add colour to otherwise unappealing products. They are also highly controversial and garner a lot of media ...

“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, ...