Hydrolyzed Lecithin
Hydrolysed Lecithin is an enzymatically modified phospholipid emulsifier in which a fraction of the native phospholipid molecules has been cleaved by phospholipase A2 to produce lysophospholipids. The resulting mixture carries a shifted hydrophilic-lipophilic balance favoring oil-in-water systems.
The product is commonly produced under the LECITASE trade name when manufactured with Novozymes phospholipase enzymes. It carries the European food additive number E322 within the broader lecithin class.
We source bulk Hydrolyzed Lecithin from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturers are in Beijing and Hebei. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 250 kg plastic drum or 1,000 kg IBC tote
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow to amber viscous liquid |
| Odour and Taste | Bland, characteristic of lecithin |
| Acetone-Insoluble Matter | ≥ 56.0% |
| Lysophospholipids (HPLC, of total phospholipids) | 10 – 60%, according to the degree of hydrolysis |
| Hexane-Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.3% |
| Moisture (Karl Fischer) | ≤ 1.5% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 40 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | ≤ 10 meq/kg |
| Viscosity (25 °C) | ≤ 10,000 mPa·s |
| Colour (Gardner, 10% in toluene) | ≤ 14 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 5,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mould | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g |
Common Markets Grades
Hydrolysed Lecithin is graded by degree of hydrolysis and lysophospholipid content.
Lightly hydrolysed grades carry 10 to 25 percent lysophospholipids and serve general bakery and confectionery use. Moderately hydrolysed grades carry 25 to 50 percent lysophospholipids and serve instant beverage and protein dispersion applications.
Highly hydrolysed grades carry above 50 percent lysophospholipids and are used in demanding oil-in-water emulsion systems such as dressings and clinical nutrition.
Fluid, powdered, and granulated formats exist across all degrees of hydrolysis, with sunflower-source grades produced for allergen-free segments alongside the standard soy version.
Applications
- Salad dressings, mayonnaise, and acid-system culinary sauces
- Instant beverage powders for cold-water dispersibility
- Bakery doughs and batters for crumb softening and volume
- Margarine and spread formulations with high water phase
- Ice cream and frozen desserts for fat structure control
- Infant formula and clinical nutrition emulsions
- Plant-based dairy alternatives such as oat, soy, and almond beverages
- Protein shake and meal replacement drink stabilisation
- Cosmetic skincare emulsions and serum bases
- Pharmaceutical creams and topical emulsions
- Confectionery cream fillings and pralines
- Animal feed for piglets and aquaculture diets
China Manufacturers of Hydrolyzed Lecithin
Top Hydrolyzed Lecithin manufacturers in China.
Beijing Chinaholder Biotech Co., Ltd.7 ingredients in the directory- Hebei Desong Biotech Co., Ltd.6 ingredients in the directory
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Hydrolyzed Lecithin
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Hydrolyzed Lecithin out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Hydrolyzed Lecithin together with other ingredients such as Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Non-Dairy Creamer and Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Hydrolysed Lecithin is covered under the lecithin additive class with the European food additive number E322 in the European Union for general food use at quantum satis.
The United States Food and Drug Administration treats hydrolysed lecithin under the general lecithin GRAS listing in 21 CFR 184.1400. The phospholipase A2 enzyme used in production is itself recognised as Generally Recognized as Safe through formal GRAS notifications.
JECFA reviewed lecithins as a class and concluded that a numerical intake limit was not required.
Source allergen labelling follows the parent oilseed. Soy-derived hydrolysed lecithin requires a soy declaration in most major markets, while sunflower-derived material does not. Kosher and Halal certifications are widely available.
Manufacturing Process
Hydrolysed Lecithin is produced by enzymatic treatment of standard fluid lecithin with phospholipase A2.
The fluid lecithin is dispersed in water with controlled pH between 7 and 8 and warmed to 40 to 60 degrees Celsius. Phospholipase A2 enzyme is added at a defined dose, often sold under the LECITASE name from Novozymes.
The enzyme cleaves the sn-2 fatty acid ester bond on a controlled fraction of the phospholipid molecules, releasing free fatty acids and producing lysophospholipids that carry only a single fatty acid chain per glycerol unit. Reaction time runs from 4 to 12 hours depending on the target degree of hydrolysis.
The reaction is stopped by heat inactivation of the enzyme. The product is then dewatered, neutralised, dried under vacuum, and standardised for acid value and lysophospholipid content.
