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title: Maltodextrin
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##### CAS Number

9050-36-6















##### Grade

FCC















##### Packaging

Bag







































Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide derived from starch, typically corn, potato, rice, or wheat. It consists of chains of glucose molecules linked together through glycosidic bonds.
**Chemical Formula:** (C6H10O5)n, where “n” represents the number of glucose units in the polymer chain.
**Appearance:** A fine, white to off-white powder that is typically tasteless.
**Uses:**
**Nutraceuticals:** Maltodextrin is utilized as a carbohydrate source and energy supplement in sports nutrition products, energy drinks, and meal replacement shakes.
**Pharmaceuticals:** It is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations to improve the flow properties, compressibility, and stability of tablets, capsules, and powders.
**Thickener and Texturizer:** A common thickener and texturizer in food products like soups, sauces, dressings, and desserts.
**Bulking Agent:** It is used as a bulking agent in some low-fat or reduced-calorie foods to add volume and maintain texture.
**Food and Beverage Industry:** Maltodextrin serves as a versatile ingredient in the food and beverage industry due to its neutral taste, low sweetness, and excellent solubility. It may also be used as a coating or encapsulating agent in flavorings, seasonings, and nutritional supplements to enhance dispersibility and prevent caking.







































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