Maltodextrin

Description Maltodextrin is a flavorless, easily digested carbohydrate made from cornstarch. The starch is cooked, and then acid and/or enzymes (a process similar to that used by the body to digest carbohydrates) are used to break the starch into smaller chains (3-20 chains in maltodextrin). These chains are composed of several dextrose molecules held together by very weak hydrogen bonds. Applications Maltodextrins are used as crystallisation inhibitor. Added in candies and half-soft sweets, it can prevent sweets appearing sand and extend the shelf life. Debasing and eliminating the smell of mutton, stabilizing the alimentation elements, keeping the character and flavor and increasing the quality. Maltodextrins are used as source of carbohydrate in high-energy drink, especially for athletes. Maltodextrins are used as carrier for spray-drying of active substances. Maltodextrins are used as diluents in single unit dosage preparations such as sachets. Maltodextrins are used as coating agent in pharmaceutical industries