About Soya Lecithin
What is Soya Lecithin?
Soya lecithin, also known as soy lecithin, is a natural substance derived from soybeans. It is a mixture of phospholipids, fatty acids, glycolipids, and triglycerides. Lecithin is present in various plant and animal tissues, but soybeans are one of the primary sources for commercial production.
Soya lecithin is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the food industry. It has the ability to bind together ingredients that would otherwise separate, such as oil and water, and helps to create a smooth and uniform texture in food products. Additionally, it acts as a dispersing agent, preventing the clumping of powders and improving the flowability of ingredients.
Here are some common uses of soya lecithin in food:
1). Baked Goods: Soya lecithin is used in baked goods like bread, cakes, and cookies to improve dough consistency, increase moisture retention, and enhance shelf life.
2). Chocolates and Confectionery: It is often added to chocolates to prevent cocoa and cocoa butter separation, improve the flow of chocolate during manufacturing, and create a smooth texture. It is also used in candy, caramels, and toffees to improve texture and prevent sticking.
3). Dairy Products: Soya lecithin is used in dairy products like ice cream, margarine, and spreads to stabilize emulsions, improve texture, and prevent separation.
4). Beverages: It is used in beverages like soy milk, protein shakes, and instant powders to improve dispersion of ingredients, prevent sedimentation, and create a smooth and consistent product.
5). Convenience Foods: Soya lecithin is used in various processed and convenience foods, such as sauces, dressings, instant soups, and desserts, to improve texture, stability, and overall product quality.
It’s important to note that soya lecithin is generally considered safe for consumption. However, individuals with soy allergies or sensitivities should be cautious and may need to avoid products containing soya lecithin.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.