Versatile Thickener & Bulking Agent
Maltodextrin is a versatile fine powder derived from starch carbohydrate, commonly used for its unique properties. It is a white flavourless powder serving various purposes, such as a thickener to improve mouth-feel, filler, bulking or flowing agent, or as a mild-sweetener in a multitude of culinary applications. It also acts as a binding agent contributing stability and shelf life of food products. Perfect for both professional chefs and home cooks, this versatile powder is a must-have for creating delicious, well-textured recipes with ease.
Quick Source of Energy
With a high glycemic index, maltodextrin is a rich carbohydrate that commonly used in weight-gain formulas and desserts. It dissolves effortlessly in shakes delivering a fast source of energy that athletes and fitness enthusiasts rely on. Our maltodextrin is 100% pure and has a 18DE value (dextrose equivalent 17 to 20) ensuring a reliable ingredient with insignificant sweetness.
Applications
Sports Nutrition: As a rapidly digestible carbohydrate, maltodextrin provides a quick source of energy during exercise, making it popular in sports drinks and energy gels. Because it is a non-sweet polysaccharide (dextrose polymer), it easily blends with whey protein, creatine, healthy fats, and amino acids (like BCAAs) to boost carb intake or create custom, high-calorie DIY weight-gain shakes without added sweetness.
Nutritional Supplements: Maltodextrin is a common ingredient in protein powders and nutritional supplements to enhance their consistency and improve the overall product quality.
As a Thickening Agent: It is used as a thickening or bulking agent in a variety of foods products, including powder mixes, sauces, soups, and salad dressings, enhancing texture and mouthfeel.
Beverages: Maltodextrin can improve the body and texture of beverages such as shakes, smoothies, and powdered drink mixes.
Pharmaceuticals: It serves as a filler or binding agent in the production of pharmaceutical tablets ensuring uniformity and stability in medication formulations.
Flavour Protection: In the food industry it is used to isolate and stabilise flavours, preventing them from degrading during storage and ensuring a consistent taste and aroma.
Packaged in the UK.
Ingredients: 100% non-GMO maltodextrin.
Store in a dry place away from heat sources.
| Nutrition Facts |
| |
Per 100g |
| Energy |
380kcal/1615kJ |
| Fat of which saturates |
0g 0g |
| Carbohydrates of which sugars of which polyols |
95g 8.2g 0g |
| Fibre |
0g |
| Protein |
0g |
| Salt |
0g |
