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The aim is to explore the properties and applications of cyclodextrins in various fields, including food and cosmetics.

June 4, 2026Journal of the Society of Powder Technology Japan0 citations

Applications of Cyclodextrin in the Food, Hygiene, and Cosmetics Fields

YIYoshiyuki IshidaInstitute of Bioorganic Chemistry

Key Points

The aim is to explore the properties and applications of cyclodextrins in various fields, including food and cosmetics.
Review of the literature on the structural properties of cyclodextrins.
Discussion of inclusion effects and safety considerations of cyclodextrins.
Overview of applications in food, nutraceutical, hygiene, and cosmetics industries.
Cyclodextrins demonstrate unique inclusion properties, stabilizing and solubilizing guest molecules.
Their use enhances product efficacy, including slow-release and masking effects in formulations.
Safety profiles indicate suitable applications across food and cosmetic products.

Abstract

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides in which d-(+)-glucopyranose units are linked α-(1,4)-glycosidically into a ring and have been produced by industrial-scale. CDs are very attractive materials with a unique structure and the simple function of inclusion of guest molecule. The inclusion property of CDs shows a variety of effects such as stabilization, solubilization, powderization, slow-release and masking of guest molecules. Therefore, CDs have long been used for various products in the food, nutraceutical, hygiene and cosmetics fields. This review introduces the basic properties, safety, inclusion effects of CDs and their applications.

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