Thickener · EU 458
Gamma-Cyclodextrine
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Gamma-Cyclodextrine is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Gamma-Cyclodextrine is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Gamma-Cyclodextrine: no OFF product match; EU code 458 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 458 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Thickener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Gamma-Cyclodextrine?
Gamma-Cyclodextrine is a food additive (458) classified as thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Gamma-Cyclodextrine
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gamma-Cyclodextrine safe to consume?
Gamma-Cyclodextrine scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 458 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Gamma-Cyclodextrine used for in food?
Gamma-Cyclodextrine (458) is catalogued for Sauces, soups, dairy products, baked goods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.