Maltodextrin NEW

Applications of Maltodextrin (CAS 9050-36-6)

1. Food Industry (Main Application)

• Thickener & Texture Improver

  Used in beverages, soups, sauces, instant noodles, dairy products to improve mouthfeel, viscosity, and stability.

• Bulking Agent & Filler

  Reduces production cost in candies, snacks, powdered drinks, and seasonings.

• Sweetness Adjuster

  Mild sweetness, used to balance sweetness without overpowering flavor.

• Stabilizer & Emulsifier Aid

  Prevents crystallization in frozen foods, ice cream, and preserves emulsion stability.

• Spray Drying Carrier

  Used as a wall material for encapsulating flavors, essential oils, vitamins, and probiotics to protect active ingredients.

• Binder in Extruded Snacks

  Improves molding and crispness of puffed foods.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Tablet Binder & Diluent

  Improves tablet forming ability and disintegration; widely used in tablets, granules, and capsules.

• Carrier for Dry Suspensions & Powders

  Improves flowability and solubility of drug formulations.

• Stabilizer for Probiotics & Enzymes

  Protects active substances during drying and storage.

• Excipient for Oral Liquids

  Adjusts viscosity and taste.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Moisturizing Agent

  Retains water and improves skin feel in creams, lotions, masks, and hair care products.

• Thickener & Stabilizer

  Enhances product texture and prevents separation.

• Film Former

  Forms a soft protective film on skin or hair.

4. Agriculture & Feed

• Feed Additive

  Provides energy, improves palatability, and extends shelf life of feed.

• Adhesive for Pesticide Granules

  Helps bind active ingredients and control release.

5. Other Industrial Uses

• Paper & Textile Industry

  Used as a sizing agent and surface treatment agent.

• Biotechnology

  Carbon source for microbial fermentation.

• Confectionery & Bakery

  Improves moisture retention and extends freshness.