Supply food-grade phospholipids

Food-grade phospholipids have a wide range of applications in the food industry, and their various functions make them an indispensable additive in the food manufacturing process.

Phospholipids are excellent emulsifiers, capable of mixing oil and water together to distribute them evenly, thereby improving the stability and texture of food. In the production of baked goods, dairy products, meat products, and condiments, phospholipids are widely used as emulsifiers to help prevent oil and water separation, maintaining the texture and taste of food.

Phospholipids also have antioxidant properties, which can react with free radicals to slow down the process of food oxidation and deterioration, thus extending the shelf life of food. Adding phospholipids to fatty foods can effectively prevent fat oxidation and rancidity, enhancing the stability and shelf life of the food.

Additionally, phospholipids have thickening properties that can increase the viscosity of food, improving its texture and mouthfeel. In sauces, condiments, and soups, phospholipids are used as thickeners, making the food more refined and easier to digest.

Furthermore, phospholipids also affect the storage and cooking of fats. Phospholipids inherently have color, which can cause the color of fats to deepen under initial conditions, and the effect on deepening the color of fats becomes more apparent as the temperature rises. Therefore, phospholipids are considered one of the factors that cause the reverting of color in fats.

It is important to note that food-grade phospholipids are harmless to humans when used in appropriate amounts, but excessive intake can produce some negative effects. Excessive intake of phospholipids can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; neurological symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and fatigue; urinary system symptoms such as hematuria and proteinuria; and other symptoms such as purpura and bruising.

Therefore, when using food-grade phospholipids, it is essential to ensure they are added in appropriate amounts and to follow relevant food safety regulations and standards. Consumers should also be mindful of the amount consumed when purchasing and eating foods containing phospholipids to maintain health.