ß-CYCLODEXTRIN
Prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published in FNP 52 Add 3 (1995) superseding specifications prepared at the 41st JECFA (1993), published in FNP 52 Add 2 (1993). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). An ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw was established at the 44th JECFA (1995)
SYNONYMS Beta-cyclodextrin, ßCD, BCD, ß-Schardinger dextrin, cyclodextrin B, INS No. 459
DEFINITION A non-reducing cyclic saccharide consisting of seven alpha-1,4-linked Dglucopyranosyl units manufactured by the action of cyclodextrin
transglycolase on hydrolysed starch followed by purification of the ß-cyclodextrin; purification is by preparation of a ß-cyclodextrin/solvent
inclusion compound followed by steam-stripping of the solvent before final purification.
Chemical names Cycloheptaamylose
C.A.S. number 7585-39-9
Chemical formula (C6H10O5)7
Formula weight 1135.00
Assay Not less than 98.0% of (C6H10O5)7 on an anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Virtually odourless, slightly sweet tasting white or almost white crystalline solid
FUNCTIONAL USES Encapsulation agent for food additives, flavouring and vitamins
