Maltodextrin is a white powder that is produced from the hydrolysis of starch and is obtained from corn, rice, potato and wheat. It is a carbohydrate that is readily soluble in water and is used in the food processing industries due to its neutral taste that is slightly sweet.
Sweetner
Food and Nutrition
Improves the sweetness of sports drinks, energy bars, powdered beverages, and other similar products but does not drastically change the overall taste.
It brings a mild sweet taste to products like candies, desserts and baked products.
Used to thicken soups, sauces, and salad dressings and to enhance the texture and feel of foods.
Contributes bulk and richness to powdered drink blends and momentary food items without contributing extra calories.
Employed in the processing of artificial sweeteners for volume to enhance the use of the final product.
Useful for stabilising emulsions in foods such as ice cream and frozen confections to improve texture and reduce crystallisation.
Added to energy and sports nutrition products as a rapidly assimilable source of energy for physically active consumers.
They are used in medical nutrition products with the aim of providing easily utilisable energy in patients.
Maltodextrin can be packaged differently in sachets, bags and bulk packaging depending on the use of the product in industrial and domestic use.