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Basic Information

Alpha-Cyclodextrin (as known as called α-dextrin, α-cyclodextrin, α-CD, alphadextrin, alpha cyclodextrin). It is a series of cyclic oligosaccharides produced by amylose under the action of cyclodextrin glucosyltransferase produced by Bacillus.

Application

1. α-Cyclodextrin is a multifunctional, soluble dietary fiber for use as a fiber ingredient, an odor or flavor masking agent as well as for emulsification applications.

2. α-Cyclodextrin is marketed for food and beverage applications which rely on its ability to bind to fats and reduce their bioavailability both in the body and in food and beverage products. As a fiber dietary supplement,α-cyclodextrin binds to fat when taken with a meal and is a natural alternative to other synthetic anti-obesity medications.

3. Due to its surface active properties, α-cyclodextrin can also be used as an emulsifying fiber, for example in mayonnaise.

4. α-Cyclodextrin can also be used as whipping fiber, for example in desserts and confectionery applications.

5. Alpha cyclodextrins can cause a volume effect in various different food compositions with or without fat and at a very broad pH range. This can be used for fat free or fat containing dessert com