Description
- Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and mouthfeel of food and beverage products, such as potato chips and "light" peanut butter to reduce the fat content.
- Maltodextrin may be taken as a dietary supplement in powder form, gel packets, or energy drinks.
- It is also used as a substitute for lactose. It helps to improve texture, flavour, and increase shelf life.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide and is used as a food additive. It is easily digestible, being absorbed as rapidly as glucose. it comes in the form of a white powder from rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch. The final product is a water-soluble white powder with a neutral taste.