It is produced from starch by partial hydrolysis and is usually found as a white hygroscopic spray-dried powder. Maltodextrin is easily digestible, almost flavorless and used as a bulking agent in many foods. This specialty product has a multitude of functional properties and can be utilized in a wide range of applications. Some of the properties which make Maltodextrins highly versatile are low sweetness, binding properties, solubility, non-hygroscopic, crystal growth inhibition, low browning tendency, viscosity/body agent, freezing point control, low osmotic pressure and film forming properties.
Melting Point | 240 °C |
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Boiling Point | 865.16 °C |
Flash Point | 148.9°C |
Density | 1.60 |
Forms | Powder, White |
Synonyms: Maltodextrin, Maltrin
Chemical Formula: C6nH(10n+2)O(5n+1)
CAS Number: 9050-36-6