Dear Gail.
A super-saturated solution is one where "no more
additional material will go into solution". e.g. If you are attempting to
make a super-saturated solution of table salt )NaCl, you just keep adding
salt crystals until no more will dissolve. When no more will go into
solution----that is a super-saturated solution.
Unfortunately, my comment about lecithin leads to the further
complication of having to address making this, particular, solution.
Lecithin, although a first-order emulsifier, requires a little special
treatment......for quick and satisfactory results when generating a
super-saturated solution. Granulated lecithin is not, generally, subject to
linear dissolving----at room temperatures, and sometimes not even at the
warmer (60 to 100F) settings. Our technicians have found it preferable to
use warmed water (100 to 110 degrees F) and introduce an excess of granules
(e.g. 2 tbs. for 1/4 cup of water) in a styrofoam cup and cover for approx.
10 minutes. Stir and let the particulate matter settle, then pour off the
liquid fraction. This is a non-critical procedure, with much room for
variation....do not fret over it------approximations are quite acceptable.
Note: Use only granulated/powdered lecithin for this procedure. Many
encapsulated forms are in liquid concentrates that complicate the procedure.
One additional comment; if the congealed compound is not
solid enough to suit you STILL, you may add more gelatin or----my
preference----Hydrolyzed collagen (available at any Super-Walmart in the
Vitamin/Pharmacy section). Also, this form of collagen appears to be very
helpful in rheumatoid/osteo arthritis protocols----for ALL animals and is
quite economical in cost. We find it superior---for our uses---to plain
Knox gelatin powders sold at the same source.
Sincerely. Brooks Bradley.
Gail wrote:
> Thank you Sparrow and James for responding to my questions.
>
> Thanks to you, also, Brooks for the ideas for making a topical gel using
> gelatin. I'm sure that would have been wonderful to apply in the
> intense heat of summer! ;-)
>
> And Brooks, please, at the risk of riling Charles again with my
> questions <g>, I need more clarification on this idea:
>
> "p.s. For those desiring a more "salve-like" substance, making a
> solution of super-saturated lecithin, and adding about 1 teaspoon per
> 1/4 cup of CSXGelatin solution....works qu;ite well."
>
> What is super-saturated lecithin (available at health food store?)?
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Gail
> AZ
>
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