5 raisons pour lesquelles les fabricants alimentaires choisissent la maltodextrine

Maltodextrin is one of the most widely used ingredients in food production, and for good reason. It is neutral in taste, easy to dissolve, simple to process and available in several grades for very different applications. This article explains why food, beverage and supplement manufacturers across Europe choose de la maltodextrine (CAS 9050-36-6), and what to consider when selecting a grade and a supplier.

What maltodextrin is

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made by partial enzymatic hydrolysis of starch, in our case corn starch. The result is a white to slightly yellowish, free-flowing powder made of glucose chains of different lengths. The DE value (dextrose equivalent) describes how far the starch has been broken down: low DE grades have longer chains, are less sweet and build more body; higher DE grades dissolve faster and taste slightly sweeter.

5 reasons food manufacturers use maltodextrin

1. Neutral taste and colour

Maltodextrin has a very mild, only slightly sweet taste. It adds body and solids to a recipe without covering flavours, which makes it ideal for delicate products such as beverages, dairy alternatives and flavour preparations.

2. Texture, body and mouthfeel

As a bulking agent and thickener, maltodextrin gives sauces, soups, dressings and drinks a fuller mouthfeel. In reduced-fat products it helps to replace part of the texture that fat would normally provide.

3. A reliable carrier

Maltodextrin is the standard carrier for flavours, colours, extracts and other active ingredients. In spray drying it helps turn liquids into stable, free-flowing powders. Read more in our guide Maltodextrin as a spray-drying carrier.

4. Easy processing

Maltodextrin dissolves readily in water, mixes evenly in dry blends and has good flow properties. This makes it easy to handle in dosing systems, mixers and filling lines, from instant drinks to tablet production.

5. Versatile across many industries

The same ingredient is used in bakery and confectionery, instant products, sports nutrition, baby food, food supplements and pharmaceutical tablets. One raw material for many recipes simplifies purchasing and stock keeping.

Which grade for which application?

What to look for when buying maltodextrin

• The right DE value for your process, and the same grade from batch to batch.
• Quality and certificates that match your market, for example Ph. Eur. quality, Kosher, Halal or non-GMO.
• Documents: specification, CoA for every batch and an up-to-date SDS.
• Availability: stock in Europe shortens lead times and reduces risk in your supply chain.
• Emballage that fits your production, such as 25 kg bags on pallets.

Questions fréquentes

Is maltodextrin suitable for vegan products?

Our maltodextrin is made from corn starch. For specific certifications for your product, please ask us for the relevant documents.

Which DE value is the most common?

Maltodextrin DE 19 is the most widely used grade, especially for beverages, sports nutrition and baby food. It is a stock item at biolla chemicals.

Can I combine maltodextrin with other ingredients in tablets?

Yes. In tablet production maltodextrin is often used together with cellulose microcristalline MCC 101 / 102 and a lubricant such as stéarate de magnésium.

Buy maltodextrin in Europe

biolla chemicals fournit maltodextrin DE 10, 15, 19 and 25 made from corn starch, in Ph. Eur. quality, Kosher, Halal and non-GMO, packed in 25 kg bags. Maltodextrin DE 19 ships from stock, other grades in approx. 2 weeks, with delivery across Europe. Contactez-nous ou appelez le +49 40 67 555 155 pour une offre.