Brown Maltodextrin
Brown Maltodextrin is a thermally treated maltodextrin in which controlled caramelization develops a warm tan to deep brown colour and a mild roasted-malt aroma.
It retains the carbohydrate backbone of standard maltodextrin (DE typically 10 to 18) while gaining the visual cues and flavour depth of a partial Maillard browning step.
The powder dissolves cleanly in water to give amber liquids and is used where formulators want maltodextrin functionality together with an inherent caramel tone, without adding separate caramel colour.
We source bulk Brown Maltodextrin from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturers are in Shandong. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light tan to brown free-flowing powder |
| Dextrose Equivalent (DE) | 10–20 |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5–6.5 |
| Ash (sulfated) | ≤ 0.6% |
| Sulphur Dioxide | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Particle Size | ≥ 95% through 40 mesh |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Lead (as Pb) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative/g |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g |
| Purity/Assay | ≥ 95% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% |
| Particle Size/Mesh | 80 - 100 mesh |
Common Markets Grades
Brown Maltodextrin grades are differentiated by colour intensity, DE, and aroma profile.
Light tan grades (EBC colour 50 to 100) carry mild toasted notes and are favored in pale beverage bases, dairy drinks, and bakery glazes where a soft warm tone is enough.
Medium brown grades (EBC 100 to 250) deliver a recognizable caramel hue and gentle malt flavour, fitting confectionery centres, cereal bars, and sauces.
Dark brown grades (EBC 250 and above) approach the colour depth of caramel powder and are used in cola-type beverages, savory broths, gravies, and coffee creamer blends.
Both corn-source and tapioca-source brown maltodextrin are produced. Tapioca-source variants serve gluten-free and clean-label briefs.
Applications
- Natural-tone colour and body in soft drinks, coffee beverages, and ready-to-drink teas
- Caramel notes in confectionery fillings, fudge, and toffee centres
- Colour and crust development on bakery glazes, biscuits, and pretzels
- Body and colour in savory sauces, gravies, marinades, and broth concentrates
- Carrier for spray-dried meat-flavour and roasted-coffee powders
- Colour and mouthfeel in instant cappuccino, mocha, and chai mixes
- Cereal bar and granola binder where a toasted appearance is desired
- Plant-based meat analogs as a browning aid for the surface crust
- Pet food palatants and gravy coatings on kibble
- Dark-colour bakery premixes for rye and pumpernickel-style breads
- Whisky-style colour cue in non-alcoholic adult beverages
China Manufacturers of Brown Maltodextrin
Top Brown Maltodextrin manufacturers in China.
- Shandong Tianjiu Bio-tech Co., Ltd.8 ingredients in the directory
Shandong Tianmei Biotech Co., Ltd.9 ingredients in the directory
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Brown Maltodextrin
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Brown Maltodextrin out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Brown Maltodextrin together with other ingredients such as Fructooligosaccharides, Dextrose and Dextrose Monohydrate into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Brown Maltodextrin is treated as a starch derivative in most jurisdictions and does not carry an additive E number when produced by thermal treatment alone without ammonium or sulphite assistants.
The U.S. FDA accepts it as a food ingredient under the GRAS framework that covers maltodextrin and food caramel components.
Where ammonium-assisted browning is used, the product crosses into the caramel-colour category and must be declared accordingly.
Kosher and Halal certification is routinely available. Non-GMO and organic variants are produced from identity-preserved corn and tapioca streams.
Manufacturing Process
Brown Maltodextrin is produced by taking a standard maltodextrin stream and applying a controlled thermal treatment under reduced moisture.
The maltodextrin syrup or wet powder is heated in a continuous reactor where temperature, residence time, and pH are tuned to drive partial Maillard and caramelization reactions without bitter pyrazine development.
The browned mass is then dried, milled, and sieved to a free-flowing powder.
Colour is measured in EBC or ICUMSA units against an in-house standard curve, and lots are blended to a target colour and aroma specification.
