
MALTODEXTRIN
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive. It is produced from starch by partial hydrolisis and is usually found as a white hygroscopic spray dried powder.
- Description
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- Application
- Packaging
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive. It is produced from starch by partial hydrolisis and is usually found as a white hygroscopic spray dried powder.
Maltodextrin is easily digestible, being absorbed as rapidly as glukose and might be either moderately sweet or almost flavorless (depending on the degree of polymerisation).
PROPERTIES | |
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Browning | High |
Hygroscopicity/humectant properties | High |
Plasticity | High |
Sweetness | High |
Solubility | High |
Osmolality | High |
Molecular weight | Low |
Viscocity | Low |
Cohesiveness | Low |
Flim-forming properties | Low |
Prevention of large sugar-crystal information | Low |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Appearance | yellow amorphous powder |
pH | 4.0-6.5 |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
DE | max 20 |
Ash | 0.5% max |
SO2 | max 0.0025% |
Food industry
- Cakes, cookies, frostings, granola bars, dry mixes
and ice creams - Soups, sauces, creams and salad dressings
- Nutritional and sports drinks
• 25 kg bags
• 50 lbs
• FIBC
Minimum of 24 months
after date of production,
in closed packing. Best
before expiration date
on packaging.