Sunflower lecithins are complex mixtures of different polar lipids (phospholipids and glycolipids) and neutral lipids (triglycerides, sterines, fatty acids). Due to both its lipophilic and hydrophilic properties, sunflower lecithins are applicable as emulsifiers in the food industry. Specification Acetone insoluble( w/%60 Loss on drying (w/%)1.0 Hexane insolubles( w/%)0.3 Acid value(mgkoh/g)35.0 Peroxide value(meq/kg)10.0 Color(gardner) 12 Viscosity25brookfield12000 Heavy metals ( mg/kg )20.00 Arsenic( mg/kg )3.0 Lead2.0 Mercury1.0 Solvent residue( mg/kg ) 50 Hlb value4-10 Total plate count (cfu/g) 1000 Yeast & mold (cfu/g)100 Coliforms(cfu/g)10 E.Coli (mpn/100g)3 Shelf life and storage It can be stored for 12 months from date of manufacture at temperatures of 15-30(60-95)in a dry place in unopened packaging. Contact with moisture and excess light should be avoided as much as possible.Temperatures below 15(60)may promote separation of the oil from the phospholipids.If this occurs the lecithin can be heated and remixed without loss of functionality.