Product Details
Sunflower Lecithin is a plant-based phospholipid ingredient derived from sunflower seeds, widely used as an emulsifier, dispersing agent, wetting agent, and functional formulation aid in food, supplement, cosmetic, and specialty formulations. ELIS Biotech supplies Sunflower Lecithin with specification confirmation, bulk packaging options, and standard export documentation support for global B2B buyers.
Product Name: Sunflower Lecithin
Other Names: Sunflower Seed Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Lecithin, Plant Lecithin, Non-Soy Lecithin, Phospholipid Emulsifier, Food Grade Sunflower Lecithin
CAS No.: 8002-43-5
Molecular Formula: Natural phospholipid mixture; no single fixed molecular formula
Appearance: Yellow to brown viscous liquid, powder, or granules depending on specification
Source: Sunflower seed
Common Specifications: Liquid sunflower lecithin; deoiled sunflower lecithin powder; phosphatidylcholine content, acetone insoluble matter, acid value, peroxide value, moisture, and particle size can be confirmed according to application requirements
Test Method: HPLC, GC, titration, or other suitable methods depending on specification
Solubility: Oil soluble or oil dispersible; powder grades may be dispersible in water depending on processing and formulation conditions
Grade: Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade
Packaging: Liquid: 25kg/drum, 190kg/drum, etc.; Powder: 25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, 100kg/drum, etc.
MOQ: According to specification and stock status
Documents: COA, Specification Sheet, MSDS, and other standard export documents where available
For Sunflower Lecithin procurement, buyers usually need to confirm product form, phospholipid profile, phosphatidylcholine content, acetone insoluble matter, acid value, peroxide value, color, odor, moisture, heavy metals, microbiological limits, residual solvent status, and allergen or GMO-related declarations where required. For food, softgel, powder blend, cosmetic emulsion, or premix applications, the choice between liquid lecithin and deoiled powder can significantly affect dispersibility, emulsification performance, flowability, dosage level, mouthfeel, and formulation compatibility.
Common Applications:
Food emulsification, bakery products, chocolate and confectionery, dairy products, instant powders, softgel formulations, dietary supplements, nutrition powders, cosmetic creams, lotions, liposomes, and premix blends.
End-Use Industries:
Food and beverage manufacturing, dietary supplement production, cosmetic and personal care production, softgel manufacturing, nutrition powder production, premix blending, and contract manufacturing.
Typical Terminal Uses:
Chocolate emulsifier, bakery processing aid, instant powder dispersing agent, softgel ingredient, phospholipid supplement, cosmetic emulsifier, skin care formulation aid, liposome formulation support, and customized food or nutrition premixes.
Why Choose ELIS Biotech:
ELIS Biotech supports global buyers with ingredient sourcing, specification matching, document preparation, sample coordination, and export shipment support from China. For Sunflower Lecithin, we can help confirm liquid or powder form, phospholipid content, acetone insoluble matter, acid value, peroxide value, packaging format, stock status, and suitability for food, supplement, cosmetic, softgel, or premix applications.
Our Service Support Includes:
Specification confirmation, COA and MSDS support, sample coordination, bulk order arrangement, packaging confirmation, export document coordination, and shipment support based on buyer requirements.
For food manufacturers, supplement brands, softgel producers, cosmetic formulators, and ingredient distributors, ELIS Biotech can also assist with related emulsifiers, phospholipid ingredients, plant-based functional ingredients, and premix ingredients to support different formulation and procurement needs.
Contact ELIS Biotech to request Sunflower Lecithin specifications, COA, sample availability, bulk pricing, and export support.
