Hygroscopicity of Lecithin

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Hygroscopicity of Lecithin

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Hello,

I would like to know whether lecithin is so hygroscopic as to increase its weight within minutes of being exposed to air.

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Re: Hygroscopicity of Lecithin

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Physical Properties. Lecithins are hygroscopic. In the air they form sticky, waxy masses.
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Re: Hygroscopicity of Lecithin

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Thank you for your reply, Chen!
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