Soy lecithin possesses important physical and chemical properties, and thus has a wide range of applications in the food, medical, animal feed etc. industries.
In the food processing industry, soy lecithin has long been recognized globally as a safe and multi-purpose food additive and emulsifier. For example in bakery/confectionery products: additives chocolate and candies, high-solubility products, margarine, shortening, pastry products etc.
In the past twenty years, soy lecithin has achieved rapid development in the medical and health care field.
Addition of lecithin in cosmetics products can improve emulsification, stabilize foaming and improve dispersibility. Also, the permeability of lecithin can increase the skin's oil content, retain moisture content and act as an antioxidant.