ENZYMATIC PRODUCTION OF HYDROLYZED LECITHIN PRODUCTS

摘要

Processes for enzymatic modification of lecithin and related materials, and hydrolyzed products obtained by such modification, are disclosed. One particular implementation provides methods for producing a hydrolysed product containing hydrolyzed phospholipids, monoglycerides, and diglycerides. For example, such a method may include the steps of: (a) contacting a starting material, such as a lecithin, which includes a phospholipid component and a triglyceride component, in an aqueous or organic solvent medium, with a first enzyme effective to hydrolyse the phospholipid; and (b) subsequently contacting the product of step (a) with a second enzyme, effective to hydrolyse the triglyceride.