CAS 9050-36-6

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a partially hydrolysed starch product composed of short chains of D-glucose units linked by α-1,4 and a small fraction of α-1,6 bonds.

It is defined by a dextrose equivalent (DE) between 3 and 20, which places it between native starch and glucose syrup on the hydrolysis continuum. The most widely traded grades sit in the DE 10 to 20 window.

The powder is bland, mildly sweet, and freely water-dispersible, which is why it functions across food, beverage, nutrition, and pharmaceutical bases as a bulking agent, carrier, and viscosity modifier.

We source bulk Maltodextrin from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are mostly in Shandong, Hebei and Henan. For this ingredient the minimum order is 10,000 kg and a 20-foot container takes 16 MT, and a smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.

Please send the grade you need, the volume and your destination port, and we will come back with a solution and a price.

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Minimum order: 10,000 kg
Qty in 20' FCL: 16 MT
Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner

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HACCP
Halal
Kosher

Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder
Assay/Purity	≥ 98%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5%
Moisture	≤ 5%
pH	4.5-7.0
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 mg/kg
Lead	≤ 1 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Shelf life	18 months

Common Markets Grades

Maltodextrin is graded primarily by DE value and source starch.

DE 10 to 12 grades offer low hygroscopicity, mild body, and good film-forming behaviour. They are favored in spray-drying carrier applications and seasoning blends.

DE 15 to 18 grades carry slightly more sweetness and solubility and are the standard choice for sports nutrition, infant formula, and table-top sweetener cuts.

DE 19 to 20 grades approach glucose-syrup behaviour and are used where fast dissolution and higher osmolality are desired, such as enteral nutrition.

Source starches include corn (most common globally), tapioca (preferred for clean label and allergen reduction), wheat, potato, and rice. Tapioca and rice variants serve gluten-free and hypoallergenic positioning.

Agglomerated and instantized grades are produced for direct-stir applications, and specialty low-dust grades exist for dry-blend operations.

Applications

Carrier for spray-dried flavours, colours, and fat-encapsulated ingredients
Bulking agent in low-calorie sweetener blends and table-top tablets
Body and mouthfeel modifier in soft drinks, sports drinks, and powdered beverage mixes
Carbohydrate base in infant formula and clinical nutrition products
Energy carrier in sports gels, recovery drinks, and pre-workout formulations
Viscosity and texture aid in soups, sauces, dressings, and processed meats
Coating and glazing aid for confectionery and bakery surfaces
Tablet binder, granulation aid, and direct-compression filler in pharmaceuticals
Cryoprotectant in frozen desserts and freeze-dried products
Film-former in batter and breading systems for fried foods
Fermentation substrate in brewing and microbial culture media

Brands Using Maltodextrin

Widely-distributed consumer products that list Maltodextrin on the ingredient label.

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China Manufacturers of Maltodextrin

Top Maltodextrin manufacturers in China.

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 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 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 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

Maltodextrin is recognised as a food ingredient in essentially every regulated market and does not carry an E number, as it is treated as a starch derivative rather than an additive.

The U.S. FDA considers it GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1444. The European food authorities classify it as a food, not an additive.

Pharmacopoeial monographs appear in the USP-NF and the European Pharmacopoeia under the name Maltodextrin.

Kosher, Halal, non-GMO, and organic-certified variants are widely available depending on source starch.

Manufacturing Process

Maltodextrin Manufacturing Process

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Maltodextrin is produced by controlled hydrolysis of food starch.

Native starch slurry is gelatinized, then partially depolymerized with thermostable α-amylase (acid hydrolysis is an older alternative). The reaction is stopped at the target DE by enzyme inactivation.

The hydrolysate is purified through carbon treatment and ion-exchange refining, then concentrated by evaporation.

The concentrate is spray-dried into a free-flowing white powder. Agglomeration in a fluid bed adds rapid wettability for instant applications.