noun
- plural of lecithin; phospholipids found in egg yolks and other biological tissues, commonly used as emulsifiers in food processing
Usage: biochemistry; food science
Examples
- Lecithins are essential components of cell membranes.
- The bakery uses lecithins to improve the texture of their bread.
- Soy lecithins are commonly added to chocolate as emulsifiers.
- Scientists studied the role of lecithins in brain function.
- The supplement contained lecithins derived from sunflower seeds.
- Food manufacturers rely on lecithins to blend oil and water-based ingredients.