Virtually odourless, slightly sweet tasting white or almost white crystalline solid.

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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

• Carrier - A substance used to dissolve, dilute or disperse a food additive or nutrient without altering its function; typically to improve handling/application.

• Stabiliser - A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food

• Thickener - A substance that increases the viscosity of a food

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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!

BCD
Cyclodextrin B
beta-Cyclodextrin
beta-Schardinger dextrin
Betadex
Cyclodextrin
Beta- cyclodextrin
Cycloheptapentylose
Cyclomaltoheptaose

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