Method for the purification of lecithin

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9856277
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15033180

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The present invention relates to a method for the purification of lecithin, comprising the steps of (a) mixing lecithin with active carbon to form a dispersion; then (b) mixing an organic solvent into the dispersion; then (c) separating the active carbon and contaminants from the lecithin preferably through gravitational forces. The invention further relates to a lecithin substantially free of contaminants, and a food or feed product comprising said lecithin.

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  • CARGILL, INCORPORATED

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Stevens, Robert Riethoven, NL 51 1162
Van, Denderen Jos Hulst, NL 2 0

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