Question

What is soya lecithin?

Answer 1

a) Lecithin is a generic term to designate any group of yellow-brownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues
b) A major source of lecithin is soybean oil
c) Lecithin, as a food additive, is also a dietary source of several active compounds: Choline and its metabolites are needed for several physiological purposes, including cell membrane signaling and cholinergic neurotransmission

It is used as
a) Food additive
b) Dietary supplement
c) Lecithin has significant effects on lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides