Lecithin

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