Phospholipids
Phospholipids: Lecithin
Lecithin: Alcohol+Phosphoric acid+Choline
Fats are insoluble in water. Must be emulsified prior to digestion
Lecithin: Surface active agent helps in emulsification of Fats
Emulsification
Breakdown of fat globules in the duodenum into tiny particles
Emulsification provides a large surface area
Large surface area allows digestion of fat by enzyme pancreatic lipase
Digestion of fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Healthy Fats: Monounsaturated Fats: Lecithin
Lecithin: Soyabean and eggs
Eggs: Isolation of lecithin from egg yolks
Soyabean
Lecithin from Soyabean has been proven to reduce cholesterol
Lecithin also found in Sun flower seeds and Rape seeds Lecithin
Snapshot
Lecithin: Fat Emulsifier
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