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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

beta-CYCLODEXTRIN
INS: 459
Chemical names: CYCLOHEPTAAMYLOSE
Synonyms: BCD; beta-SCHARDINGER DEXTRIN; CYCLODEXTRIN B
Functional class: ENCAPSULATING AGENT FOR FOOD ADDITIVES, FLAVOURINGS AND VITAMINS; THICKENING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1995
ADI: 0-5 mg/kg bw
Report: TRS 859-JECFA 44/28
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/67 (METALS LIMITS) (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 35-JECFA 44/257
Previous status: 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/55. R
1993, TRS 837-JECFA 41/23, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/33, FAS 32-JECFA 41/173. 0-6 (TEMPORARY). TE. N,T
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Beta-Cyclodextrin (WHO Food Additives Series 32)
       beta-Cyclodextrin (WHO Food Additives Series 35)