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What is lysolecithin?

lecithin hydrolysis to lysolecithin, lysolecithin one less fatty acid leg

At GN Good Nutrition, we constantly strive to add value to feedmills and farmers. One such product we produce is lysolecithin powder. Lysolecithin powder is an important solution to manage price inflation of fats and lecithin.

So what is lysolecithin?

Lysolecithin are produced from raw material of lecithin. Lecithin is hydrolysed to remove one fatty acid to produce Lysolecithin. This is an enzymatic process.

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Vitalsorb, containing lysolecithin, forms a stable emulsion aiding fat digestion. The liver produces lysolecithin, but insufficiently. Vitalsorb assists fat digestion effectively.
Vitalsorb Pure’s Stability
In digestion of fats, it is important for the emulsifier to form a stable emulsion over 90 minutes. Vitalsorb is an emulsifier made of lysolecithin that is able to achieve this stability.
inflation of fats prices and how lysolecithin can reduce cost
History of Fats and Prices
In the 1990’s, lipids (fats and oils) were cheap; about USD 300/metric ton (1990) therefore adding lipids to feed was a competitive option. However, with the global push towards sustainability, more lipids were used for manufacturing of biodiesels.