Provided herein are methods for the enzymatic production of beta-cyclodextrin from sucrose. In some cases, the methods involve contacting sucrose with one or more enzymes to convert sucrose to amylose, followed by contacting the amylose with one or more enzymes to convert the amylose to beta-cyclodextrin. In some cases, the methods produce higher yields of beta-cyclodextrin relative to alpha-cyclodextrin, gamma-cyclodextrin, or both.

The invention relates to methods for altering the starch granule composition in starch storage organs. Also described are genetically altered plants characterised by the above phenotype as well as methods of producing such plants.

Disclosed herein are methods of producing hexoses from saccharides by enzymatic processes. The methods utilize fructose 6-phosphate and at least one enzymatic step to convert it to a hexose.