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lecithin Definition

leci·thin (lesi t̸hin)

noun

any of several phosphatides found in nerve tissue, blood, milk, egg yolk, soybeans, corn, etc.: used in medicine, foods, cosmetics, etc. as a wetting, emulsifying, and penetrating agent

Etymology: < Gr lekithos, yolk of an egg + -in

lecithin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Each capsule is prepared in a base of essential fatty acids, including lecithin, the major component of cell membranes.
  • contain: Soya foods naturally containing lecithin, which is an excellent nerve building food, will also help.
  • use: Using lecithin can improve brain function and has also been known to promote energy.
  • label: The European Commission is therefore addressing the question of labeling lecithin derived from GM soya.

Modifies a noun

  • granule: You can either add lecithin granules to your cereal every day or take it in capsule form.

Noun used with modifier

  • soya: Asda is gradually removing GMOs from all its own brand foods and is also labeling soya lecithin and oil.
  • soy: Pure D & A has been emulsified by the addition of a non-GMO soy lecithin that ensures excellent uptake by the body.
  • sunflower: All these bars include sunflower lecithin in replacement to soya lecithin.

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