Maltodextrin

Product Name: Maltodextrin
Other Name: MALTODEXTRIN;DEXTRIN ON SEPHAROSE;DEXTRIN TYPE I;DEXTRIN TYPE II
Molecular Formula: C12H22O11
Molecular Weight: 342.29648
Appearance: yellow powder
Purity: 99%
CAS Number: 9050-36-6
EINECS number: 232-940-4
Supplier: ZHENYIBIO

Maltodextins are purified, concentrated, nonsweet, nutritive carbohydrates made by hydrolyzing com starch. It occurs as a white, slightly hygroscopic powder, as granules of similar description, or as a clear to hazy solution in water. Powders or granules are freely soluble or readily dispersible in water. A solution of maltodextrin is characterized by a bland flavor, smooth mouthfeel, and short texture, and can partially or totally replace fat in a variety of formulations. Maltodextrins can also be used to replace fats in extruded high fiber cereals and snacks. Theyare currently used commercially for fat replacement in salad dressings, dips, margarine, and frozen desserts. As fat replacers, maltodextrins furnish only four calories per gram, while fats furnish nine calories per gram.