Which foods contain cyclodextrin? A guide to this versatile food additive
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Cyclodextrins are a family of water-soluble, cyclic oligosaccharides that have been used as food additives for decades. They are industrially produced from starch by enzymatic conversion and are generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by food regulatory bodies like the FDA and European Food Safety Authority. Cyclodextrins are intentionally added to a wide range of processed foods and beverages to perform various functions, including encapsulating flavor compounds and masking off-tastes.
