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[Preliminary studies on the inclusion compound of cholate with beta-cyclodextrin]
1Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Summary
Beta-cyclodextrin inclusion compounds effectively eliminate the bitter taste of cholate and bile. This method ensures complete taste removal without impacting cholic acid identification or content determination.
Area of Science:
- Food science and pharmaceutical chemistry
- Supramolecular chemistry
Context:
- Bitter taste in food and pharmaceuticals is a significant challenge.
- Cholate and bile compounds are known for their bitterness.
Purpose:
- To investigate the efficacy of beta-cyclodextrin in masking the bitter taste of cholate and bile.
- To determine if beta-cyclodextrin affects the analytical determination of cholic acid.
Summary:
- Beta-cyclodextrin inclusion compounds were utilized to address the bitterness associated with cholate and bile.
- A specific concentration of beta-cyclodextrin in aqueous solutions completely eliminated the bitter taste.
- Crucially, the presence of beta-cyclodextrin did not interfere with the identification or quantitative analysis of cholic acid.
Impact:
- Provides a practical solution for improving the palatability of products containing cholate and bile.
- Offers a taste-masking strategy that preserves the integrity of the active compound for analysis.
- Potential applications in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries for enhanced consumer acceptance.