Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin, derived from corn and rice starch, is a quickly digestible food additive used in products like health drinks, soups, and milkshakes. It ranges from mildly sweet to nearly flavorless and is well-tolerated by diabetics.

 

Categories

  • Maize starch
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical

Packaging
25/50kg Paper/HDPE bag

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Applications

  • MDP is used as a bulking base for artificial sweeteners.
  • It is also used as a thickener for soups, gravies, and salad dressings.
  • The plant source of maltodextrin in products is a pain point for people suffering from celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
  • Also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a binding agent in pills.
  • Other foods that may contain MDP for this purpose include canned fruits, desserts, protein shakes, instant pudding and sauces.

Description

Maltodextrin is produced from the starch of corn and rice through hydrolysis, not exceeding 20 DE. It is easily digestible and absorbed as quickly as glucose. It can be moderately sweet or almost flavorless and is often better tolerated by diabetic patients. As a food additive, maltodextrin is commonly used as a base in the preparation of products such as health drinks, soups, and milkshakes.

Features

  • Easy to digest
  • Safe to consume
  • Longer shelf life

 

Categories

  • Maize starch
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical

 

Packaging
25/50kg Paper/HDPE bag

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