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Cyclodextrin
Cyclodextrin · Beta-Cyclodextrin · Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Ring-shaped sugar molecules with a hollow center — stabilize fragile ingredients and trap odor molecules.
What it does
Ring-shaped sugar molecules with a hollow center. The hollow can hold a small molecule, which is used to protect fragile ingredients or ones that evaporate easily, release them slowly, or trap odors.
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