lecithin
A lipoid, or fatty acid, substance found in all
animal and vegetable cells. Commercial lecithin is
a mixture of phosphatides and glycerides obtained
in the manufacture of soybean oil. It is soluble
in mineral oils and fatty acids and is dispersible
in animal and vegetable oils. It is one of the
most effective materials used to assist in the
formation and stabilization of emulsions.
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