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CAVAMAX® W8 Food (Non-GMO)

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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

Ingredient Name: Gamma-Cyclodextrin

Functions: Stabilizer

Labeling Claims: Clean Label, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Vegan

Features: Enhanced Flavour, Fermented, Free Of Strange Flavors, Odor Masking

End Uses: Dietary Supplements, Gummies

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
gamma-Cyclodextrin
Molecular formula
C₄₈H₈₀O₄₀
Food Additive Number
E 458, INS 458
Technologies
Chemical Structure

CAVAMAX® W8 Food (Non-GMO) - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications

Masking

Properties

Solubility
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight1297
Bulk Density400 - 700 kg/m³
Solubility in Water (at 25°C)232g/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
Cyclodextrin Contentmin. 98.0%USP/NF
Heavy Metalsmax. 4 ppmUSP/NF
Lead Contentmax. 1 ppmUSP/NF
Loss on Dryingmax. 11 %Halogen dryer
Reducing Substancesmax. 0.5%USP
Residual Complexant (8-cyclohexadecan-1-one (CHDC)max. 4ppmFCC
Residual Solvent (n-decane)max. 6ppmFCC
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1 %USP/NF
Specific Rotation174 - 180DegreeFCC
Volatile Organic Compoundsmax. 20ppmGas Chromatography
Properties
  • Vegan
  • Plant-based sustainable raw materials
  • No allergen labeling required
  • Clean label (no E-number)
  • Novel Food Ingredient (EU)
  • Non-GMO grade available
  • Highly versatile

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Units of 20 kg (pallet scheme 40x20 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® W8 FOOD (NON-GMO) has a shelf life of at least 36 months when stored in unbroken original packaging in dry storage areas.