Abstract: A lecithin based release composition for food contact surfaces is disclosed to contain 8-100 parts by weight lecithin, 5-100 parts by weight edible oil, 0.1-100 parts by weight emulsifier and 30-100 parts by weight water.
Abstract: A lubricant having improved lubricating and protective properties for bread dividers and the like and methods of using the lubricants are disclosed, said lubricants are consisting essentially of 1% to 99% mineral oil suitable for food processing equipment applications and 1% to 90% lecithin, and have a minimum viscosity of 60 S.S.U. at 100.degree. F. Other embodiments of the lubricant also contain from 1% to 20% nonionic surface active emulsifying agents. Vegetable oils may also be added to comprise from 1% to 80% of the lubricant.