Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from starch, used as a food additive, thickener, and sweetener in a variety of food products.
- Food Industry: Used as a thickener, emulsifier, and in processed foods.
- Beverages: Applied in drinks as a stabilizer and sweetener.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in tablets and in drug formulations.
- Sports Nutrition: Used in energy drinks and supplements.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H10O5n |
| Molecular Weight |
5000-10000 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
Not applicable (variable) |
| Density |
1.5 - 1.6 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |