lecithin

• Fosfolipídio amarelo essencial ao metabolismo das gorduras, encontrado na gema de ovo e em muitas células vegetais e animais, usado na indústria como emulsificante.

A yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats, found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells, and used commercially as an emulsifier.

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1. Phospholipid compoundC1formalscientific

   A yellow or brown fatty substance found in animal and plant tissues, essential for fat metabolism and used as an emulsifier in food.

   Composto fosfolipídico

   • Lecithin is often added to chocolate to improve its texture.
   • Egg yolks are a rich natural source of lecithin.
   • The body uses lecithin to help break down fats during digestion.