The increasing demand for organic and natural food and cosmetic products by consumers is driving the importation of organic lecithin and agar-agar. Both products bring significant benefits both economically and commercially, in the production of, among others, bakery and pastry doughs, margarines, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics.Bull Importer manages the importation of organic lecithin and agar-agar for the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries in various formats:
- Liquid soy lecithin
- Powdered soy lecithin
- Liquid sunflower lecithin
- Powdered sunflower lecithin
- Agar-agar powder
These are the five most demanded products for the production of organic products.Organic lecithin and agar-agar are two of the most commonly used emulsifying and gelling additives to enhance the texture, aroma, flavor, and shelf life of food products. The pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries are the other two main application sectors.
Organic Lecithin
Although soy lecithin is the most well-known, organic lecithin is also obtained from sunflower. Its emulsifying power makes it the ideal additive for food and cosmetics requiring an element capable of achieving either oil-water or water-oil emulsion.The numerous uses of organic lecithin continue to grow. New applications are continually being developed to provide companies with gradual but sustained benefits over time.For example, in the production of bread dough, fresh pasta, and pie crusts, only a dosage between 0.1% and 0.5% is required to achieve a final product that stays on the supermarket shelves longer. Transparent and concentrated lecithin in granular form is most commonly used for the manufacture of capsules used as nutritional supplements. Among the new applications, its use during pregnancy is being studied for the proper development of the fetus, as an adjunct to prevent age-related memory loss.Additionally, it has many other advantages:
- Does not interfere with fermentation, as it does not contain oil.
- Allows the production of frozen products, as no crystals form.
- Retains flavors and aromas, essential in pastry making.
- Provides greater elasticity to the dough, preventing it from breaking.
- Allows for the reduction of fat content in processed foods, in line with new dietary habits.
One of its main advantages over other emulsifiers is its natural origin and the wide variety of presentations. Organic lecithin is an ingredient capable of providing solutions in the development of new products, as well as improving manufacturing processes and meeting new market demands.
Agar-Agar
Agar-agar is a non-animal gelatinous substance of marine origin, making it suitable for the production of vegan foods. Although it arrived in Europe in the mid-19th century, its use in the Far East is ancient.Like organic lecithin, agar-agar has numerous applications spanning from the food industry to microbiology. There are four types of agar-agar:
- Bacteriological
- Food and dietary
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic
- For in vitro culture media
In the food industry, agar-agar is essential for food preparation due to its gelling and thickening power. Due to its health benefits, it is also used in dietary and laxative products, among others.Bacteriological agar-agar is used as a culture medium for the research and identification of microorganisms. It is an essential part of quality control and safety in food.Other industrial applications of agar-agar in the pharmaceutical field include the treatment of digestive disorders, as a retardant agent in the administration of antibiotics and vitamins, as a suspension agent in contrast radiology, and in various types of emulsions.If you are interested in importing organic lecithin and agar-agar, consult with Bull Importer for minimum orders, transportation times, and other conditions.
