Applications and Uses of Maltodextrin
by Shawn 2014-09-26
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide product widely used as nutritional supplement in food production. As a nutritional supplement, Maltodextrin can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
Maltodextrin in Food Production
Maltodextrin is widely used as nutritional supplement, emusifier and texture stabilizer in food production.
- As nutritional supplement: in milk powder infant food to improve nutrition value.
- As emulsifier: in cereals and canned food to make the food smooth.
- As texture stabilizer: in biscuits, confectioneries and sausages to improve texture.
Maltodextrin in Beverage
Maltodextrin is widely used as thickener and emulsifier in beverage.
- As emusifier: in icecream and solid beverage to make the product smooth.
- As thickener: in juice and Yoghurt to improve viscosity.
Maltodextrin in Pharmaceutical
Maltodextrin is widely used as adjuvant in Pharmaceutical.
- As adjuvant: in manufacturing of pills.
Maltodextrin in Cosmetics
Maltodextrin is widely used as emusifier in Cosmetics.
- As emulsifier: in toothpaste to improve texture.
Maltodextrin in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Not enough is known about application of Maltodextrin in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
Maltodextrin in Other Industries
Maltodextrin is widely used as adhesive in various other industries.
- As adhesive: in papermaking to improve appearance.
- As emusifier: in concrete.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Maltodextrin or want to report new applications of Maltodextrin to us.
