What is E459? Beta-Cyclodextrin Explained

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🟢 🟢 Safe
E459 — Beta-Cyclodextrin
🌱VeganYes
🥚VegetarianYes
☪️HalalHalal
🌴Palm OilUnlikely

E459 is Beta-Cyclodextrin — a emulsifier (plant starch) used in bread, margarine and spreads.

What is E459 (Beta-Cyclodextrin)?

E459 is Beta-Cyclodextrin, a food additive classified as a emulsifier that keep oil and water mixed and improve texture. A emulsifier (plant starch) used in bread, margarine and spreads. You'll find it in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E459 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.

Where is E459 found?

E459 (Beta-Cyclodextrin) is found in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate, ice cream, salad dressings, mayonnaise.

Is E459 safe?

EFSA has reviewed E459 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Beta-Cyclodextrin to harm at normal dietary intakes.

EFSA opinion: Beta-Cyclodextrin — status Safe.

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E459 FAQs

What is E459 in food?

E459 is Beta-Cyclodextrin — a emulsifier (plant starch) used in bread, margarine and spreads.

Is E459 safe to eat?

EFSA has reviewed E459 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Beta-Cyclodextrin to harm at normal dietary intakes.

Is E459 vegan?

E459 (Beta-Cyclodextrin) is vegan. It is derived from plant starch, with no animal involvement in standard food production.

Is E459 halal?

E459 (Beta-Cyclodextrin) is halal. It is derived from plant starch, which involves no haram sources.

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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