and (iv) separation of CDs from the mixture, their purification and crystallization. CGT-ase enzymes degrade the starch and starts intramolecular reactions without the water participation. In the process, cyclic (CDs) and acyclic dextrins are originated, which are oligosaccharides of intermediate size. CDs are formed by the link between units of glucopyranose. The union is made through glycosidic oxygen bridges by α-(1,4) bonds. The purification of αand γ-CDs increases the cost of production considerably, so that 97% of the CDs used in the market are β-CDs [2]. CDs ring structures act as hosts and form inclusion compounds with various small molecules. Such complexes can be formed in solutions, in a solid state as well as when cyclodextrins are linked to various surfaces. In all forms they can act as permanent or temporary hosts to small molecules that provide certain desirable attributes. In the textile field CDs may have many applications such as: absorption of unpleasant odours; they can complex and release fragrances, "skin-care-active" and bioactive substances. Further, various textile materials treated with cyclodextrins could be used as selective filters for adsorption of small pollutants from waste water [4]. After the discovery of CDs scientists considered them poisonous substances and their ability for complexes formation was only considered a scientific curiosity. Later on, research on CDs proved that they are not only non-toxic but they can be helpful for protecting flavours, vitamins and natural colours [2]. CDs already play a significant role in the textile industry and can be used in dyeing, surface modification, encapsulation, washing, and preparation of polymers and in fibre spinning. Since year 2000, β-CD has been introduced as a food additive in Germany. With respect to OECD experiments, this compound has shown no allergic impact. In the USA α-, β-and γ-CDs have obtained the GRAS list (FDA list of food additives that are 'generally recognized as safe') status and can be commercialized as such. In Japan α-, β-and γ-CDs are recognized as natural products and their commercialization in the food sector is restricted only by considerations of purity. In Australia and New Zealand α-and γ-CDs are classified as Novel Foods from 2003 and 2004, respectively. The recommendation of Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) for a maximum level of β-CDs in foods is 5 mg/kg per day. For α-and γ-CDs no Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) was defined because of their favourable toxicological profiles [2, 5]. Natural cyclodextrins and their hydrophilic derivatives are only able to permeate lipophilic biological membranes, such as the eye cornea, with considerable difficulty. All toxicity studies have demonstrated that orally administered cyclodextrins are practically non-toxic, due to lack of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. The main properties of β-CD, the most important cyclodextrin in textile application are: less irritating than α-CD after i.m. injection, binds cholesterol, small amount (1...