cyclodextrins
/ˌsaɪkloʊˈdɛkstrɪnz/
noun
- A group of compounds made from starch, shaped like a ring, used to trap and deliver other substances in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
- In cosmetics, cyclodextrins help stabilize fragrances so they last longer.
- Cyclodextrins are used in some medications to improve the absorption of drugs.
- Food manufacturers add cyclodextrins to remove unwanted tastes or odors.