Some phospholipids such as lecithins function as emulsifiers. What do emulsifiers do?

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Some phospholipids such as lecithins function as emulsifiers. What do emulsifiers do?

2007-04-15 09:38:33 · 3 answers · asked by Well Bading 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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Allow fat and water to mix.

2007-04-15 13:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

According to the site listed below:

"In food, phospholipids are natural emulsifiers, allowing fat and water to mix, and they are used as food additives for this purpose. In the body, phospholipids allow fats to be suspended in fluids…"

http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-250641/human-nutrition

2007-04-15 16:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Emulsifiers break down oils/fats so they can be mixed into another fluid and not float around on top of it.

2007-04-15 17:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by duncanhines1920 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋