Overview
Maltodextrin ( CAS 9050-36-6 ), also recognized under E1400 , is a starch-derived carbohydrate used across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing as a carrier and bulking agent.
Dextrin malto is a related term buyers may encounter when sourcing specific DE-range grades. In food manufacturing, it is used to encapsulate spray-dried flavors and stabilize various emulsions.
It improves the flowability of powdered products such as soups, sauces, and infant formula. Pharmaceutical producers use it as a filler and binder in tablet and capsule formulations for manufacturing.
Consistent DE values ensure predictable compressibility and dissolution behavior. In sports nutrition and functional food, it acts as a rapidly digestible carbohydrate carrier for active ingredient delivery.
Personal care formulators incorporate it as a film-forming agent and powder binder in dry shampoos. It is also found in pressed powders and skin-care bases to improve the overall texture.
The product is supplied as a white to off-white free-flowing powder. It is available in a range of dextrose equivalent values, typically DE 5, DE 10, DE 15, DE 18, and DE 20.
Selection is driven by sweetness level, hygroscopicity, and solubility requirements. Grades include food-grade ( FCC ), USP , and pharmaceutical-grade with non-GMO and organic-certified options.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 240 °C |
| Density | 0.3784 g/cm³ (solid) |
| Color | yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
| Form | powder |
| Refractive Index | 1.673 |
| Log P | -4.673 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 35051000 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 9050-36-6
- EC Number
- 232-940-4
- Mol. Weight
- -
- HS Code
- 35051000
- Category
- Sweeteners & Food Additives