English
Noun
lecithin
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- the principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).
Synonyms
phosphatidylcholine
E322 when used as an emulsifier
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