Alpha -Cyclodextrin
What Is Alpha-Cyclodextrin?
Apha-Cyclodextrin (synonyms: cyclohexaamylose, cyclomaltohexaose, alpha-Schar-dinger dextrin) is a non-reducing cyclic saccharidecomprised of six glucose units linked by alpha-1, 4 bonds.
It is produced by the action of cyclodextrin glucosyltransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.19) on hydrolysed
starch syrups at neutral pH(6.0–7.0) and moderate temperature (35–40°C).
The annular (or doughnut-shaped) structure of alpha-cyclodextrin provides a hydrophobic cavity that allows formation of inclusion complexes with a variety of non-polar organic molecules of appropriate size.
The hydrophilic nature of the outer surface of the cyclic structure makes alpha-cyclodextrin water-soluble.
Function Of Alpha-Cyclodextrin
- a.Increase the stability of the material:Prevent volatilization, prevent sublimation; Anti-oxidation; Prevent optothermal decomposition; Anti chemical decomposition; Extend the period of validity of the material.
- b.Increase the material solubility and bioavailability.
- c.Through the formation of inclusion complex to achieve effective cover excitant odour.
- d.Liquid drug into solid state.
- e.To prevent – interaction between additive.
- f.Reduce side effects.
Application Of Alpha-Cyclodextrin
Alpha cyclodextrin and beta cyclodextrin are being used in the food industry. gamma cyclodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber, it can be found as Alpha Cyclodextrin (soluble fiber) on the list of ingredients of commercial products.
Basic Analysis
| Test Standard | Enterprise Standard |
| Specification data | Value |
| Appearance | white powder, insipid, innocent |
| Identification (IR) | Consistent with alpha CD standard |
| Content(Among Total Sugar) | ≥98% |
| pH | 5.0-8.0 |
| Reducing sugars | ≤0.2% |
| Specific rotation | +145º～+151º |
| Loss on Drying | ≤11.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Heavy Metal(as Pd) | ≤0.0005% |
| Arsenic Salt(As) | ≤1.3ppm |
| Total Viable Bacteria Number (cfu/g) | ≤1000 |
| Total Viable Count Fungi (cfu/g) | ≤50 |
| Salmonella/E. Coli (cfu/g) | Absent |
Gmo Statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material.
Ingredient Statement
Statement Option #1: Pure Single Ingredient
This 100% single ingredient does not contain or use any additives, preservatives, carriers and/or processing aids in its manufacturing process.
Statement Option #2: Multiple Ingredients
Must include all/any additional sub ingredients contained in and/or used in its manufacturing process.
Gluten Free Statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
(Bse)/ (Tse) Statement
We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE.
Cruelty-Free Statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals.
Kosher Statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards.
Vegan Statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards.
Food Allergen Information
| ALLERGENS | PRESENCE | ABSENCE | PROCESS COMMENT |
| Milk or milk derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Egg or egg derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Fish or fish derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks & their derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Peanuts or peanut derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Tree nuts or their derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Soy or soy derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Wheat or wheat derivatives | No | Yes | No |
Trans Fat
This product does not contain any trans fats.