high quality Maltodextrin MD Powder CAS 9050-36-6 maltodextrin
Products Description
Maltodextrin may be something not all of us have heard of, but it’s something most of us will have consumed without even knowing it.
It’s found in most processed and packaged food and, in terms of what it is, it’s a white, powdery, almost flavourless starch that’s most commonly made from rice, corn, potatoes or wheat. Take a look at the ingredients labels on any processed food, and we’re sure you’ll see maltodextrin somewhere on there, mainly towards the bottom.
And as for what this powdery starch does, it’s an additive that’s used to preserve the flavour of processed food. A fast-digesting carbohydrate, it’s also used to thicken up food, mimic fat content, and make products last longer.
Maltodextrin is made by taking starches from processed and packaged food and breaking them down via a process known as hydrolysis. This process involves using chemical reactions with water, additional enzymes and acids.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| TEM | STANDARD | RESULTS |
| Appearance | White or light yellow powder | Conform |
| Colour in sloution | Colourless | Conform |
| DE Value | 10-12,10-15,15-20,18-20, 20-25 | 17.6 |
| Moisture | 6.0% max | 5.5% |
| Solubility | 98% min | 99.1% |
| Sulphate Ash | 0.6% max | 0.2% |
| Iodine Experiment | Not changing blue | Conform |
| PH (5% solution) | 4.0-6.0 | 5.0 |
| Bulk Density (compacted) | 500-650 g/l | 568g/l |
| Fatness % | 5% max | Conforms |
| Arsenic | 5ppm max | Conform |
| Lead | 5ppm max | Conform |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 100ppm max | Conform |
| Total Plate Count | 3000cfu/g max | Conform |
| E.coli (per100g) | 30 max | Conform |
| Pathogen | Negative | Negative |
Benefits
- Thickening Agent: Maltodextrin is often used as a thickening agent in sauces, dressings, and soups, helping to improve texture and viscosity.
- Stabilizer: It can act as a stabilizer in emulsions, helping to keep ingredients mixed and preventing separation.
- Bulking Agent: Maltodextrin is used as a bulking agent in low-calorie and sugar-free products, providing volume without adding significant calories.
- Energy Source: As a carbohydrate, maltodextrin serves as a quick source of energy, making it popular in sports drinks and energy supplements.
- Improved Shelf Life: It can help improve the shelf life of products by reducing moisture content and preventing clumping.
Application
- Food Industry: Maltodextrin is widely used in processed foods, snacks, sauces, dressings, and beverages for its thickening, stabilizing, and bulking properties.
- Sports Nutrition: It is commonly found in sports drinks, energy gels, and supplements, providing a quick source of carbohydrates for athletes.
- Pharmaceuticals: Maltodextrin is used as a filler or binder in tablets and capsules, as well as in powdered formulations.
- Cosmetics: It can be used in cosmetic formulations as a thickening agent or to improve texture.
