Application of Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin in Food Additives

2022/01/11

HP-β-CD is mainly used as food additives in food, which is manifested in the following aspects: anti-volatility, anti-oxidation, light and thermal decomposition, protection of pigments, moisture-proof and moisturizing, elimination of odors, and enhancement and improvement of food tissue structure.
1. Anti-volatile, anti-oxidation, anti-degradation:
Some flavors are sometimes added to food to give the food the flavor, such as rose flavor, lauric aldehyde, anethole, etc., but these flavors are easy to volatilize and are easily oxidized by sunlight and air, which is not conducive to transportation and storage. Use HP-β- After the CD is packaged, its stability is greatly enhanced, and it can be stored for a long time.
2. Protect the pigment:
Natural pigments are used as food additives and have no toxicity problems, but they are unstable under the influence of light, heat, acid and alkali. Carotene, flavonoid pigments, and flavonoid pigments can all be packaged with HP-β-CD to form a complex, thereby improving stability.
3. Change the phase of food:
As a raw material of food, especially a functional raw material, rutin has broad application prospects in health food. However, the water solubility of rutin is too low, which limits its effect. The solubility is improved, which expands the scope of its application.