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Is lecithin vegan?
Some lecithin is derived from soy bean oil, and some is derived from animal fat. A lot is derived from egg. Best to go to a vegetarian store which stocks soy lecithin.
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What is density of Lecithin?
I have seen the density of lecithin given from 1.03 to 1.08 grams per cubic centimeter. Since water is 1.0 grams per centimeter, this means that lecithin will slowly sink in w…ater. But perhaps you are interested in the volumetric equivalents. Purebulk.com sells one kilogram of lecithin powder and states that its volume is 2800 cc. This comes to 22.3 pounds per cubic foot. A more practical measure is about 3 pounds per gallon. A gallon of water weighs about 8 1/3 pounds. Purebulk.com provides a table of volumetric equivalents. One tablespoon weighs 7468 milligrams. In more familiar terms, a tablespoon weighs slightly more than 1/4 ounce of weight. You would get 61 tablespoons per pound. (MORE)
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Does lecithin cause constipation?
I have noticed that when I take lecithin granules at night I do not have my regular morning movement.
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Can you take lecithin with warfarin?
Soy lecithin interacts strongly with Warfarin. soy products have a very high content of Vitamin K, and therefore would tend to reduce the effectiveness of Warfarin. Check it o…ut at http://www.bitelog.com/narrow-food-search.htm?q=Vitamin+K+in+lecithin&action=Search -Joyce (MORE)
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Can person who has a milk allergy have lecithin?
Lecithin is not a milk protein; it should not cause any problem for a person with a milk allergy.
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Is lecithin vegetarian?
Yes. Lecithin is made from soy, as far as I know. Some lecithin is derived from soy bean oil, and some is derived from animal fat.. Best to go to a natural health/ vegeta…rian store. (MORE)
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Is soy lecithin the same as peanut lecithin?
The most different point is the composition of lecithin. Peanut lecithin contain: - PC (phosphatidyl choline)=49 % - PE (phosphatidyl inositol)=16 % - …PI (phosphatidyl ethanolamine)=22 % Soybean lecithin contain: PC=21 %, PE=22, PI=19 %, PA (phosphatidic acid)=10 %, PS (phosphatidyl serine)=1 %, Glycolipid=12 % This is a simple answer. The chemical composition of lecithin is dependent on the source; soy lecithin and peanut lecithin are not identical. (MORE)
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What is lecithin?
I don't know what the numbers mean, but I do know that soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier and as a thickener. Soy lecithin is sold in health and natural food st…ores. (MORE)
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How many kinds of lecithins are there?
There are many kind of lecithins that can be found in foods. An example would be soy lecithin which is the most common type of lecithin.
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What is the lecithin daily intake?
The recommended dose depends on the individual, weight and why they are taking it. 1 gram to 35 grams daily is safe to take.