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What is Maltodextrin?

ACTIVE INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Maltodextrin is a white, tasteless powder typically produced by the enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of corn, rice, or potato starch. It is widely used in the food industry and serves as a thickener, filler, or sweetener in various food products.

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide composed of glucose units, typically containing 3–20 glucose units. Its chemical structure consists of smaller sugar chains formed by the breakdown of starch molecules. In the scientific literature, maltodextrin holds an important place among food ingredients and can be used as an energy source.

Maltodextrin — natural sources and appearance
NATURAL SOURCES
corn, rice, potatoes
SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE
1. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0963996915001582
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5574726/
3. http://www.foodscience.com/articles/maltodextrin

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