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Maltodextrin (CAS 9050-36-6) is an easily digestible carbohydrate derived from corn, rice, or potato starch. It is the premier 'Bulking Agent' for artificial sweeteners and the standard 'Carrier' for spray-drying flavors and herbal extracts. It provides texture to soups and sauces without adding significant sweetness. Listings cover various DE (Dextrose Equivalent) values.
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Thickener for soups & sauces
Bulking agent for Stevia/Sucralose
Fast energy carb in powders
Spray drying carrier & Tablet diluent
Absorbent & texture enhancer
Energy source for young animals
Mouthfeel enhancer
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Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Non-toxic and edible. High glycemic index (raises blood sugar quickly). Fine dust may be a fire risk in high concentrations.
Dextrose Equivalent (DE) measures how much the starch has been broken down. High DE (20) is sweeter and more soluble. Low DE (10) is thicker and less sweet.
Yes, even if made from wheat starch (rare in India, usually corn), the processing removes gluten proteins. In India, it is almost exclusively made from Corn/Maize.
It acts as a complex carbohydrate source for energy and helps the protein powder mix smoothly in water without clumping.
Technically it is a polysaccharide (complex sugar). It has 4 calories per gram but a very low perceived sweetness.