Patent ID: 6172247
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: A23D,A23J,C07F,C11B

Abstract:
In a process for removing objectionable volatile components from lecithin obtained by drying a phosphatide concentrate, the improvement comprising:(a) introducing the phosphatide concentrate into a dryer utilizing an operating pressure of less than about 50 mm Hg and a drying temperature of less than about 150.degree. F.;(b) injecting steam into the dryer and contacting the steam with the phosphatide concentrate;(c) drying the phosphatide concentrate for a time sufficient to convert the phosphatide concentrate into a dried lecithin containing no more than about 0.5 percent by weight water and a vaporized byproduct containing substantially all of the objectionable volatile components; and(d) discharging the dried lecithin from the dryer at a temperature of less than about 150.degree. F.