Gamma-Cyclodextrin (IMAGE) Dartmouth College Caption Gamma-cyclodextrin's water-soluble, doughnut shaped structure allows it to trap other molecules and makes it useful in the production of pharmaceuticals, food, and household products. Figure by Sirun Yang from Harata, Bull. Chem. Soc. Of Japan, 60, 2763 (1987). Credit Figure by Sirun Yang from Harata, Bull. Chem. Soc. Of Japan, 60, 2763 (1987). Usage Restrictions Figure by Sirun Yang from Harata, Bull. Chem. Soc. Of Japan, 60, 2763 (1987). License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.