yolkderived
Yolkderived is a term used to describe substances and ingredients that are derived from egg yolk. It is used across nutrition, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and research to denote origin from the yolk rather than egg white. The term is not a formal chemical name but a descriptive umbrella for yolk-derived materials.
Yolk is rich in lipids, including triglycerides and phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, as well as cholesterol
Extraction and processing typically involve separating the yolk from the white, followed by lipid extraction, protein
Applications include lecithin and phospholipid oils used as food emulsifiers and nutritional supplements; cosmetic ingredients derived
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