Processed

Modified Lecithin

Modified soy lecithin is enzymatically or chemically adjusted—often hydroxylated or fractionated—to raise water dispersibility or tailor HLB for sauces, baked goods, and release sprays. It bridges oil and water more aggressively than standard fluid lecithin when formulas demand clear dispersions or lighter mouthfeel. Use where standard lecithin streaks or fails to hydrate. Flavour should stay mild; harsh processing notes mean a poor lot. Check label claims for “modified” status and soy allergen rules in each market.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Dispersed In WaterEmulsion PremixSpray Release

Traits

AmphiphilicHigher HLB OptionsMild When FreshProcess ModifiedProcess TunedWater Dispersible Tuned

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 384

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.99 g
Saturated Fat 0.53 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.19 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 19.9 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 84.8 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 86.6 g
Complex / starch 2.04 g
Protein 1.88 g
Water 5.02 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 384 kcal
Water 5.02 g
Carbohydrates 84.8 g
- Sugars 86.6 g
- Starch 2.04 g
Protein 1.88 g
Fat 0.99 g
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.19 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
  - Omega-3 0.02 g
Vitamins 20 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 313 mg
- Major Minerals 312 mg
  - Calcium 31 mg
  - Sodium 19.9 mg
  - Potassium 261 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 2 · vitamin-e: 0.1 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 19.86 · Potassium: 261 · Calcium: 31 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Modified Lecithin of Soy Lecithin: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1970US

Hydroxylated and fractionated lecithins widened water-dispersible food applications.

1995

Enzyme-modified lecithins gained bakery and emulsion niches with milder process stories.

2018

Application-specific modified grades targeted clean-process sprays and clear sauces.