Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Volume 22, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031339
Keywords
cyclodextrins; complexes; inclusion; applications; bioactive compounds; food
Funding
- FEDER under the program Interreg V-A Spain-Portugal (POPTEC) 2014-2020 [0377_IBERPHENOL_6_E, 0181_NANOEATERS_01_E]
- Xunta de Galicia [IN852A 2018/58, EXCELENCIA-ED431F 2020/12]
- Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) [888003]
- European Union
- Bio Based Industries Consortium
- Ibero-American Program on Science and Technology (CYTED -AQUA-CIBUS) [P317RT0003]
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Cyclodextrins are widely used in food manufacturing as additives to improve sensory qualities and prolong shelf life. Studies show that they are harmless and have a promising future due to consumer demand for healthy products.
Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligomers broadly used in food manufacturing as food additives for different purposes, e.g., to improve sensorial qualities, shelf life, and sequestration of components. In this review, the latest advancements of their applications along with the characteristics of the uses of the different CDs (alpha, beta, gamma and their derivatives) were reviewed. Their beneficial effects can be achieved by mixing small amounts of CDs with the target material to be stabilized. Essentially, they have the capacity to form stable inclusion complexes with sensitive lipophilic nutrients and constituents of flavor and taste. Their toxicity has been also studied, showing that CDs are innocuous in oral administration. A review of the current legislation was also carried out, showing a general trend towards a wider acceptance of CDs as food additives. Suitable and cost-effective procedures for the manufacture of CDs have progressed, and nowadays it is possible to obtain realistic prices and used them in foods. Therefore, CDs have a promising future due to consumer demand for healthy and functional products.
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