The invention relates to a method for producing derivatives of O--glucosylated flavonoid, comprising at least one step of incubating a glucansucrase with a flavonoid and at least one sucrose, the flavonoid being a flavonoid which is monohydroxylated or hydroxylated in a non-vicinal manner on the B cycle. The invention also relates to novel O--glucosylated flavonoid derivatives, and to the use thereof. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a composition, particularly a composition comprising digestive enzymes and appetite suppressant. The composition can be used for reducing appetite, inducing weight loss and/or promote food digestion in a subject in need thereof.

The invention relates to a method for producing derivatives of O--glucosylated flavonoid, comprising at least one step of incubating a glucansucrase with a flavonoid and at least one sucrose, the flavonoid being a flavonoid which is monohydroxylated or hydroxylated in a non-vicinal manner on the B cycle. The invention also relates to novel O--glucosylated flavonoid derivatives, and to the use thereof.

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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.

Provided herein are methods for the enzymatic production of gamma-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 gamma-cyclodextrin. In some cases, the methods produce higher yields of gamma-cyclodextrin relative to alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, or both.