- Potato Based: DE 9 (Non-GMO)
- Corn Based: DE 10 (Organic), DE 19 (Non-GMO)
- Rice Based: DE 18 (Non-GMO & Organic)
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that functions as a versatile food ingredient. It comes from vegetable starch through partial hydrolysis and typically appears as a hygroscopic spray-dried powder. This non-sweet, nutritive saccharide polymer consists of D-glucose units and carries a dextrose equivalent (DE value) of less than 20.
Maltodextrin digests easily — absorbing as rapidly as glucose — and ranges from moderately sweet to almost flavorless depending on the degree of polymerization (DE). Austrade’s Maltodextrin is a white powder derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of rice, corn starch, or potato starch. Specifically, it is a low-conversion product positioned between starch and starch sugar.
The physical properties of maltodextrin depend directly on the DE value of its hydrolysis. Therefore, the DE value not only indicates the degree of hydrolysis but also serves as an important indicator of product characteristics. Generally, a higher degree of hydrolysis produces a greater DE value — and consequently a greater dissolved oxygen content, sweetness, permeability, fermentability, browning reaction, and freezing point depression.
Benefits
- Excellent carrier of non-caloric sweeteners and spices
- Digestible and gluten-free
- Hypoallergenic
- Kosher & Halal Certified
- Mixes easily with other ingredients
- Improves bulk density to add thickness, texture, and shelf life to foods
Functionality
- Binding, Thickening
- Body, Mouthfeel
- Browning, Caramelizing
- Chewiness, Crispiness
- Crystal control
- Freeze Thaw stability
- Bulking Agent
Improved Food Viscosity
Maltodextrin increases the solubility of various food ingredients and delivers a clear emulsification effect. As a result, it increases the viscosity of prepared foods — improving both taste and visual appeal. Furthermore, its low presence of reducing sugars produces very little browning effect (Maillard Reaction).
Reduce food sweetness
Maltodextrin serves as a bulking agent in products where reduced sweetness is the goal. In addition, it offers great advantages in extending the shelf life of candies.
Alternative fat
Maltodextrins with a relatively low DE value can replace fat in ice creams, sausages, baked goods, and other high-fat foods. Consequently, the fat content of the finished product stays relatively low without sacrificing texture.
Application
Maltodextrin finds wide use in beverages, frozen foods, candies, cereals, dairy products, and health products. It also serves daily chemical and pharmaceutical production. Because of its low-calorie content, maltodextrin functions as an excellent sugar substitute in protein shakes, teas, and coffees. Moreover, in food preservation, it acts as a popular additive for thickening, fixative, and puffed food applications. Austrade provides various specifications of Organic and Non-GMO Maltodextrin to meet a wide range of customer needs.