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CAVAMAX® W6 Food (Non-GMO)

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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

Ingredient Name: Alpha Cyclodextrin

Functions: Emulsifier, Fiber Source, Foam Stabilizer, Stabilizer

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Cholesterol-free, Clean Label, Halal, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Vegan

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Alpha Cyclodextrin

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier,

Fiber Source,

Foam Stabilizer,

Stabilizer

Molecular formula
C₃₆H₆₀O₃₀
Food Additive Number
E 457, INS 457
Ingredients
Alpha-Cyclodextrin
Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Foaming & Antifoaming Aids

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Dietary Fiber

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Dietary Fiber

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Emulsifiers,

Stabilizers

Chemical Structure

CAVAMAX® W6 Food (Non-GMO) - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Cholesterol-free,

Clean Label,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Dissolves Easily,

Emulsion Stabiliser,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Excellent Organoleptic Profile,

Fat Reduction,

Flavor Masking,

Free Of Strange Flavors,

Heat Stability,

Improved Spreadability,

Improves Flavor Release,

Low Viscosity,

Odor Masking,

Reduction in Blood Glucose Level

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Confectionery,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Coconut Milk,

Dessert Toppings,

Dietary Supplements,

Frostings,

Icing,

Mayonnaise,

Sauces

Applications
  • Icings & Frostings
  • Coconut Milk Powder
  • Egg-Free Bakery
  • Masking
  • Mayonnaise & Sauces
Application Details

CAVAMAX® W6 FOOD (non GMO) offers a vegan alternative for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions and food foams. This enables the creation of innovative food solutions, such as egg-free bakery and heat-stable icings with vegetable oils instead of solid fats.

Properties

Solubility

Water Soluble

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight972.84——
Solubility in Water (at 25°C)145g/l—
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli0per 10gMicrobiological photometric test
Microorganismsmax. 1000 per gramMicrobiological photometric test
Salmonella0per 10gMicrobiological photometric test
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.3 ppmTitration Method
Cyclodextrin Contentmin. 98%USP/NF
Heavy Metalsmax. 5 ppmUSP/NF
Lead Contentmax. 0.5 ppmUSP/NF
Loss on Dryingmax. 11.0 %Halogen dryer
Reducing Substancesmax. 0.5%USP
Residual Complexant (1-decanol)max. 20ppmGas Chromatography
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1 %USP/NF
Specific Rotation ([α]/D20)145 - 151 DegreeFCC
Properties
  • Vegan
  • Sustainable plant-based raw materials
  • No allergen labeling required
  • Clean label (no E-number)
  • EU Health Claim
  • Novel Food Ingredient (EU)
  • Non-GMO grade
  • Highly versatile
  • Enables innovative "free from" solutions

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Novel Foods,

FDA Compliant,

FSSC 22000,

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),

Halal,

JECFA (FAO/WHO),

Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Afghanistan,

Albania,

Algeria,

American Samoa,

Andorra,

Angola,

Anguilla,

Antigua And Barbuda,

Argentina,

Armenia,

Aruba,

Australia,

Austria,

Azerbaijan,

Bahamas,

Bahrain,

Bangladesh,

Barbados,

Belarus,

Belgium,

Belize,

Benin,

Bermuda,

Bhutan,

Bolivia,

Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Botswana,

Bouvet Island,

Brazil,

British Indian Ocean Territory,

Brunei Darussalam,

Bulgaria,

Burkina Faso,

Burundi,

Cambodia,

Cameroon,

Canada,

Cape Verde,

Cayman Islands,

Central African Republic,

Chad,

Chile,

China (Mainland),

Christmas Island,

Cocos Islands,

Colombia,

Comoros,

Congo,

Cook Islands,

Costa Rica,

Cote D'Ivoire,

Croatia,

Cuba,

Cyprus,

Czech Republic,

Denmark,

Djibouti,

Dominica,

Dominican Republic,

Ecuador,

Egypt,

El Salvador,

Equatorial Guinea,

Eritrea,

Estonia,

Ethiopia,

Falkland Islands,

Faroe Islands,

Fiji,

Finland,

France,

French Guiana,

French Polynesia,

Gabon,

Gambia,

Georgia,

Germany,

Ghana,

Gibraltar,

Greece,

Greenland,

Grenada,

Guadeloupe,

Guam,

Guatemala,

Guinea,

Guinea-Bissau,

Guyana,

Haiti,

Heard Island and McDonald Islands,

Honduras,

Hong Kong,

Hungary,

Iceland,

India,

Indonesia,

Iran,

Iraq,

Ireland,

Israel,

Italy,

Jamaica,

Japan,

Jordan,

Kazakhstan,

Kenya,

Kiribati,

Korea,

Kuwait,

Kyrgyzstan,

Laos,

Latvia,

Lebanon,

Lesotho,

Liberia,

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,

Liechtenstein,

Lithuania,

Luxembourg,

Macao,

Macedonia,

Madagascar,

Malawi,

Malaysia,

Maldives,

Mali,

Malta,

Marshall Islands,

Martinique,

Mauritania,

Mauritius,

Mayotte,

Mexico,

Micronesia,

Moldova,

Monaco,

Mongolia,

Montenegro,

Montserrat,

Morocco,

Mozambique,

Myanmar,

Namibia,

Nauru,

Nepal,

Netherlands,

Netherlands Antilles,

New Caledonia,

New Zealand,

Nicaragua,

Niger,

Nigeria,

Niue,

Norfolk Island,

North Corea,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Norway,

Oman,

Pakistan,

Palau,

Palestinian Territory,

Panama,

Papua New Guinea,

Paraguay,

Peru,

Philippines,

Pitcairn,

Poland,

Portugal,

Puerto Rico,

Qatar,

Reunion,

Romania,

Russia,

Rwanda,

Saint Helena,

Saint Kitts and Nevis,

Saint Lucia,

Saint Pierre And Miquelon,

Saint Vincent And The Grenadines,

Samoa,

San Marino,

Sao Tome and Principe,

Saudi Arabia,

Senegal,

Serbia,

Seychelles,

Sierra Leone,

Singapore,

Slovakia,

Slovenia,

Solomon Islands,

Somalia,

South Africa,

Spain,

Sri Lanka,

Sudan,

Suriname,

Svalbard And Jan Mayen,

Swaziland,

Sweden,

Switzerland,

Syrian Arab Republic,

Taiwan,

Tajikistan,

Tanzania,

Thailand,

Togo,

Tokelau,

Tonga,

Trinidad And Tobago,

Tunisia,

Turkey,

Turkmenistan,

Turks And Caicos Islands,

Tuvalu,

USA,

Uganda,

Ukraine,

United Arab Emirates,

United Kingdom,

United States Minor Outlying Islands,

Uruguay,

Uzbekistan,

Vanuatu,

Vatican City,

Venezuela,

Vietnam,

Virgin Islands, British,

Virgin Islands, U.S.,

Wallis And Futuna,

Western Sahara,

Yemen,

Zambia,

Zimbabwe

Packaging Type

Bulk

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Units of 25 kg (pallet scheme 40x25 kg), 1000 kg, bulk.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months
Storage Information

Storage at room temperature in sealed containers under dry conditions is recommended. CAVAMAX® W6 FOOD (non GMO) has a shelf life of at least 36 months when stored in unbroken original packaging in dry storage areas.