HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A substance, such as phospholipid, that can mix with water and fat is
A
a triglyceride
B
a lecithin
C
an emulsifier
D
cholesterol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because of their ability to mix with both water and fat, phospholipids are ideal emulsifiers that can keep oil and water mixed, dispersing tiny oil droplets throughout the water. Lecithin-a phospholipid found in egg yolk, soybean, and wheat germ-is often used as a food emulsifier.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lecithin. Lecithin is probably the most common phospholipid. It is found in egg yolks, wheat germ, and soybeans. Lecithin is extracted from soy beans for use as an emulsifying agent in foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phospholipids act as fat-soluble and water-soluble compounds, which have hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics.

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