Maltodextrin NEW

Maltodextrin – Food Grade (CAS: 9050-36-6)

l Primary Use:

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate produced from starch through partial hydrolysis. It is widely used as a food additive, bulking agent, carrier, and thickener in processed foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

l Function:

It is a white to off-white powder with a nearly neutral to mildly sweet taste, depending on its dextrose equivalent (DE). Maltodextrin provides bulk, improves mouthfeel, enhances solubility, acts as a carrier for flavors and colors, inhibits crystallization, and helps extend shelf life.

l Key Applications:

Snack Foods & Confectionery: Used as a bulking agent, texture modifier, and crystallization inhibitor in candies, snacks, and coatings.

Beverages & Sports Drinks: Provides carbohydrate content, improves mouthfeel, and acts as a carrier for flavors and active ingredients.

Bakery, Sauces & Soups: Used as a thickener, bulking agent, and drying carrier in dry mixes and instant products.

Dairy & Frozen Desserts: Improves texture, creaminess, and stability in ice cream, yogurt, and dairy alternatives.

Sports Nutrition & Clinical Nutrition: Carbohydrate source in protein powders, energy bars, meal replacements, and enteral formulas.

Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Used as a binder, filler, and carrier in tablets, capsules, and personal care formulations.

l Safety:

Maltodextrin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Allergic reactions are rare, but some individuals may experience digestive discomfort or blood sugar effects due to its high glycemic index. It is not suitable for strict low-carb or ketogenic diets.