(2-Hydroxypropyl)-beta-cyclodextrin, 10kg, CAS# 128446-35-5

(2-Hydroxypropyl)-beta-cyclodextrin is cyclic polysaccharide comprised of 7 glucopyranose units. This ingredient appears as a solid and functions as a chelating agent. Cyclodextrins are able to form host-guest complexes with hydrophobic molecules and are used in the production cholesterol free products. Beta-cyclodextrin complexes with certain carotenoid food colorants have been shown to intensify color, increase water solubility and improve light stability.

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