Lecithin

Recovery of wet Lecithin is done from hydratable gums of soyabean oils, rice bran oils and sunﬂower oil.

Lecithin is the predominant source material for food and pharmaceuticals. Food lecithin is usually de-oiled to improve its functionality.

The major phospholipids as listed below are the source of the Lecithin:

Phosphadylcholine
Phosphadylethanolamine
Phosphadylinositol
Phosphadylserine
Lysophosphadylcholine
Lysophosphadylethanolamine
Phytoglycolipids
Phytosterines

The Phosphatdylcholine enriched fraction is excellent in water emulsiﬁer and the Phosphatdylinositol enriched fraction is excellent in water emulsiﬁer and is often used in the chocolate industry.

Lecithin is used in the manufacture of the following products

Chocolate and confectionery
Instant and/or agglomerated products
Fat spreads
Frozen dough
Pharmaceutical products
Bakery and fine pastry
Dry bakery products
Snacks
Convenience food (e.g. pizzas, sauces, cereals, noodles, ice cream and bars)

Mectech Advantage

Mectech is one of the best Lecithin Plant suppliers in India and abroad. Our Lecithin Plant offers the following advantages:

High flow rate
Low energy consumption
Continuous operation
Low power consumption
Low oil residue in extracted meal
Technology based solvent extraction process