PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE- ▸ Emulsifier: Stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems.
- ▸ Surfactant/wetting agent: Promotes dispersion and wetting of powders and pigments.
- ▸ Release agent: Reduces sticking in baking and molding.
- ▸ Dispersant: Used in coatings, inks, and feed.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Lecithin (CAS 8002-43-5) is a natural phospholipid mixture, typically derived from soybean. It functions as an emulsifier, surfactant, wetting and dispersing agent, and release agent across food, feed, and industrial formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lecithin FCC Kosher Double Bleached?
It is a natural phospholipid mixture (CAS 8002-43-5), typically soybean-derived, meeting Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) specifications, kosher-certified, and double-bleached to a lighter color. It functions as an emulsifier, surfactant, wetting and dispersing agent, and release agent.
What does double-bleached mean for lecithin?
Double-bleached refers to lecithin processed through two bleaching steps to produce a lighter, more color-stable product than single-bleached or natural grades. The FCC designation indicates it meets Food Chemicals Codex purity specifications.
Are lecithins kosher?
This grade is supplied as kosher-certified lecithin. Kosher certification documentation accompanies the material; confirm the specific certifying agency required for your application on your RFQ.
What is Lecithin FCC Kosher Double Bleached used for?
It is used as an emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems, as a surfactant and wetting agent to disperse powders and pigments, as a release agent in baking and molding, and as a dispersant in coatings, inks, and feed.
How is bulk lecithin supplied and quoted?
Lecithin classifies under HS code 2923.20. RawSource supplies this grade in drums, totes, and bulk quantities with a CoA, SDS, and kosher certificate. Submit an RFQ with your volume and packaging needs for a current bulk quote.