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Beta-Cyclodextrine

Also known as: E459

Low concern

Beta-cyclodextrin (E459) has been evaluated by EFSA and JECFA with established safety at typical use levels; FDA has accepted GRAS notices for beta-cyclodextrin in specified food categories.

Found in

1 products

E-number

E459

Type

carrier, stabiliser, thickener

What it is

Beta-cyclodextrin; a cyclic oligosaccharide of seven glucose units used as a food additive carrier and stabilizer.

Carrier, stabilizer, and complexing agent (e.g., to encapsulate flavors or remove cholesterol from dairy).

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS for specified uses based on accepted GRAS notices (no questions letters from FDA, e.g., GRN 000074).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as food additive E 459 in the EU; EFSA established an ADI of 5 mg/kg bw/day.

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