Advantages

Cyclodextrins are chemically and physically stable molecules formed by the enzymatic modification of starch. They have the ability to form complexes with a wide variety of organic compounds. As a result of Complexation of compounds by cyclodextrins, the apparent solubility of the molecule can be altered, the stability of the compound in the presence of light, heat and oxidizing conditions is increased and volatility of compounds is decreased. Cyclodextrins can also be used as processing aids to isolate compounds from natural sources and to remove unwanted compounds .The major advantages of the application of CD-Complexation in Pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics and toiletry are as follows:
                            
Protection of the active ingredient(s) against :
oxidation
light induced reactions,
decomposition and thermal decomposition,
loss by evaporation and sublimation.

Elimination (or reduction) of :
undesired tastes / odours,
microbiological contamination’s,
fibres /other undesired components,
Hygroscopicity,

Technological advantages:
stable, standardizable compositions,
simple dosing and handling of dry powders,
reduced packing and storage costs,
reduced packing and storage costs,
more economical technological processes, manpower saving.