CAVAMAX

Wacker Chemie AG Brand

Products:11

CAVAMAX® is the trade name for cyclodextrins from WACKER. We are the only company in the world to manufacture all three naturally occurring cyclodextrins – α, β and γ (CAVAMAX® W6, W7 and W8). CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins have unique properties resulting in a wide range of functionalities, such as stabilization, rheology control, masking of bitterness or increasing bioavailability and much more. This paves the way for innovative food, pharma and industrial applications.

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CAVAMAX® W6

Chemical Name:Alfadex
Functions:Solubilizer, Rheology Modifier, Stabilizer, Masking Agent
CAS Number:10016-20-3
Labeling Claims:Halal, Odor-free, Kosher, Solvent-free

CAVAMAX® W6 6 is standard grade alpha-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 6 glucose units CAVAMAX® W6 has the smallest cavity of the parent cyclodextrins. This versatile product is useful for solubilizing, stabilizing or delivering small molecules. Synonyms: alpha-cyclodextrin, cyclohexaamylose, cyclomaltohexaose.

CAVAMAX® W6 Food

Ingredient Name:Alpha Cyclodextrin
Functions:Foam Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Stabilizer, Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Sustainable, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Cholesterol-free, Allergen-free, Halal, Vegan

CAVAMAX® W6 FOOD is a food grade alpha-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 6 glucose units CAVAMAX® W6 FOOD has the smallest cavity of the native cyclodextrins. The ring-shaped oligosaccharide is produced enzymatically from plant starch. Through its unique properties, CAVAMAX® W6 FOOD provides several useful functionalities, e.g. emulsifying and foam stabilizing, for creating innovative food solutions. Synonyms: alpha-cyclodextrin, cyclohexaamylose, cyclomaltohexaose

CAVAMAX® W6 Food (Non-GMO)

Ingredient Name:Alpha Cyclodextrin
Functions:Foam Stabilizer, Fiber Source, Stabilizer, Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Clean Label, Sustainable, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Cholesterol-free, Allergen-free, Halal, Vegan, Non-GMO

CAVAMAX® W6 Food (Non-GMO) is a food grade alpha-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 6 glucose units, it has the smallest cavity of the native cyclodextrins. The ring-shaped oligosaccharide is produced enzymatically from plant starch. Through its unique properties, CAVAMAX® W6 FOOD (Non-GMO) provides several useful functionalities, e.g. emulsifying and foam stabilizing, for creating innovative food solutions. Synonyms: alpha-cyclodextrin, cyclohexaamylose, cyclomaltohexaose

CAVAMAX® W6 Pharma

INCI Name:Alfadex
Chemical Name:Alfadex
CAS Number:10016-20-3
Functions:Carrier, Solubilizer, Stabilizer, Taste Masker
Synonyms:alpha-Cyclodextrin, alpha-Fibe, Alphadextrin, Calorease, Cyclohexa-Amylose, α-Cyclodextrin, α-Dextrin

CAVAMAX® W6 Pharma is a pharmaceutical-grade alpha-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 6 glucose units, it has the smallest cavity among the parent cyclodextrins. It is highly beneficial for solubilizing, stabilizing, or delivering small molecules. It helps in the solubilization, stabilization, and delivery of small active ingredients, e.g. fatty acids.

CAVAMAX® W7

Functions:Carrier, Stabilizer, Solubilizer
Features:Odor Masking

CAVAMAX® W7 is standard grade beta-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With seven glucose units CAVAMAX® W7 has the mid-size cavity of the parent cyclodextrins. It is useful for stabilizing, solubilizing or delivering intermediate size molecules, e.g. menthol. Synonyms: beta-cyclodextrin, cycloheptaamylose, cycloheptapentylose

CAVAMAX® W7 Food

Ingredient Name:Beta-cyclodextrin
Functions:Fiber Source, Taste Masker
Labeling Claims:Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Sustainable, TSE-free, Allergen-free, Kosher, BSE-free, Animal Products-free, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), BSE & TSE, ISO 22000, Kosher, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, JECFA (FAO/WHO), FDA Compliant, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Halal, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

CAVAMAX® W7 Food is a food-grade beta-cyclodextrin produced by Wacker Chemie AG. With its structure comprising seven glucose units, CAVAMAX® W7 Food possesses a mid-sized cavity similar to that of native cyclodextrins. This product is highly effective in masking unpleasant odors and flavors in food applications. It provides a valuable solution for improving the sensory experience of food products by reducing unwanted smells or tastes. Synonyms: beta-cyclodextrin, cycloheptaamylose, cycloheptapentylose

CAVAMAX® W7 Pharma

Chemical Name:Betadex
CAS Number:7585-39-9
Functions:Carrier, Taste Masker, Stabilizer, Solubilizer
Synonyms:Cycloheptaamylose, Cycloheptaglucan, Cycloheptaglucosan, Cyclomaltoheptaose, Stereoisomer of 5,10,15,20,25,30,35-heptakis(hydroxymethyl)-2,4,7,9,12,14,17,19,22,24,27,29,32,34-tetradecaoxaoctacyclo[31.2.2.23,6.28,11.213,16.218,21.223,26.228,31]nonatetracontane-, β-Cycloamylose, β-Cyclodextrin, β-Cycloheptaamylose, β-Dextrin

CAVAMAX® W7 Pharma is a pharmaceutical-grade beta-cyclodextrin manufactured by Wacker Chemie AG. With its structure composed of seven glucose units, it possesses a mid-size cavity among the parent cyclodextrins. This product is particularly valuable for its ability to stabilize, solubilize, or deliver intermediate-size molecules, such as menthol.

CAVAMAX® W8

Functions:Carrier, Stabilizer, Solubilizer
Features:Odor Masking

CAVAMAX® W8 is a standard-grade gamma-cyclodextrin manufactured by Wacker Chemie AG. With its structure consisting of eight glucose units, CAVAMAX® W8 possesses the largest cavity among the parent cyclodextrins. It is highly water-soluble and valuable for its ability to solubilize, stabilize, or deliver larger molecules, including lipids. Synonyms: gamma-cyclodextrin, cyclooctaamylose, cyclomaltooctaose

CAVAMAX® W8 Food

Functions:Stabilizer, Taste Masker
Ingredient Name:Gamma-Cyclodextrin
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Clean Label, TSE-free, Sustainable, Allergen-free, Kosher, BSE-free, Animal Products-free, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:BSE & TSE, Kosher, JECFA (FAO/WHO), European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), FDA Compliant, ISO 22000, EU Novel Foods, FSSC 22000, Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EC) No. 258/97
Features:Fermented, Enhanced Flavour, Free Of Strange Flavors, Odor Masking

CAVAMAX® W8 Food is a food grade gamma-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 8 glucose units CAVAMAX® W8 Food has the largest cavity and best water solubility of the native cyclodextrins. CAVAMAX® W8 can form inclusion complexes with specific guest molecules. This enables multiple functionalities in food and dietary supplements, such as masking of unwanted flavors or stabilization and targeted release of bioactives. Synonyms: Gamma-cyclodextrin, cyclooctaamylose, cyclomaltooctaose

CAVAMAX® W8 Food (Non-GMO)

Ingredient Name:Gamma-Cyclodextrin
Functions:Stabilizer
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Sustainable, Clean Label, Non-GMO, Kosher, Vegan, Halal
Features:Enhanced Flavour, Fermented, Free Of Strange Flavors, Odor Masking
End Uses:Gummies, Dietary Supplements

CAVAMAX® W8 Food (Non-GMO) is a food grade gamma-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 8 glucose units, CAVAMAX® W8 Food (Non-GMO) has the largest cavity and best water solubility of the native cyclodextrins. CAVAMAX® W8 can form inclusion complexes with specific guest molecules. This enables multiple functionalities in food and dietary supplements, such as masking of unwanted flavors or stabilization and targeted release of bioactives. Synonyms: Gamma-cyclodextrin, cyclooctaamylose, cyclomaltooctaose

CAVAMAX® W8 Pharma

INCI Name:Gamma Cyclodextrin
Chemical Name:Gamma Cyclodextrin
CAS Number:17465-86-0
Functions:Carrier, Solubilizer, Stabilizer, Taste Masker
Synonyms:Cyclooctaamylose, Cyclooctapentylose, gamma-CD, gamma-Cyclodextrin, Sodium Gamma-Cyclodextrin Phosphate

CAVAMAX® W8 Pharma is pharmaceutical-grade gamma-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. This product, with 8 glucose units, has the largest cavity of the parent cyclodextrins and is the most water-soluble. It is useful for solubilizing, stabilizing, or delivering larger molecules, such as macrocyclics, oils, lipids, etc.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Family: Cyclodextrins
Chemical Name: Alfadex,
Betadex,
Gamma Cyclodextrin
Fragrance Ingredient Class: Fragrance Compound
INCI Name: Alfadex,
Citral,
Gamma Cyclodextrin
Ingredient Name: Alpha Cyclodextrin,
Beta-cyclodextrin,
Gamma-Cyclodextrin
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
CASE Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Additives
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Carriers, Diluents, Solvents & Solubilizers,
Drift Control, Foam Markers & Thickeners
Construction Chemicals
Cement & Concrete Additives
Excipients
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Flavors & Taste Maskers,
Solvents & Solubilizers
Functional Additives
Foaming & Antifoaming Aids
Functionals
Aroma Ingredients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Solvents & Carriers,
Stabilizers
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Dietary Fiber
Nutrition & Fortification
Dietary Fiber
Taste & Flavor
Taste Modulation
Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers,
Stabilizers
Agrochemical Functions: Carrier,
Rheology Modifier,
Solubilizer,
Stabilizer
CASE Ingredients Functions: Masking Agent,
Solubilizer,
Stabilizer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Carrier,
Fragrance,
Solubilizer,
Stabilizer
Food Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Fiber Source,
Foam Stabilizer,
Stabilizer,
Taste Masker
Industrial Additives Functions: Thickener
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Solubilizer,
Stabilizer,
Taste Masker

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Paints & Coatings,
Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes
Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
Food
Bakery,
Confectionery,
Dairy,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations,
Savory & Culinary
Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Application Format: Leave On
Coating Type: Top Coat
Food & Nutrition Applications: Coconut Milk,
Dessert Toppings,
Dietary Supplements,
Frostings,
Gummies,
Icing,
Mayonnaise,
Sauces
Fragrances & Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes
Industrial Additives End Use: Building Materials

Knowde Brand Highlights

Applications: Food - CAVAMAX® products offer ideal solutions for a wide range of innovative food applications.

Dietary Supplements - CAVAMAX® can lower the blood sugar and support healthy living.

Pharma - CAVAMAX® products are extremely pure, meeting the high standards for producing pharmaceuticals.
Excipients & Auxiliaries: WACKER’s CAVAMAX^® cyclodextrins and CAVASOL^® cyclodextrin derivatives are used both as formulation and processing aids in the pharmaceutical industry.

L-cystine and L-cysteine find use as high-quality starting materials for pharmaceutical actives or as processing aids (redox agents) in the synthesis of active ingredients.

Cyclodextrins are ring-shaped sugar molecules that have a hydrophilic, i.e. water-loving, exterior and a lipophilic, i.e. fat-soluble, cavity in their interior. This cavity can enclose other lipophilic molecules, such as pharmaceutical actives, as “guests.”
Solutions for the Food Industry - Flavor Masking: The functional food market is booming: Because consumers are living with more awareness of their health, more and more foods are being supplemented with healthy additional ingredients.

However, many of these ingredients ingredients have an unpleasant taste or smell. CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins can solve this problem.

The ring-shaped molecules can bind certain bitter materials or flavors in their insides and therefore stop them being perceived by the senses of taste and odor.

They have a lipophilic (fat-loving) cavity in their interior, which can trap specific substances. This allows manufacturers to improve the flavor profile of functional ingredients.