INCI - Maltodextrin.
Appearance - White to cream powder.
Manufacturer: Russia.

Maltodextrin, imp. - this is the name of a special starch syrup. It is hydrolyzed by an enzymatic method. Because of this, glucose molecules are formed.

Appearance - powder from white to cream color.

Maltodextrin is produced by the enzymatic breakdown of starch (potato, rice, corn).

The chemical composition of maltodextrin consists mainly of dextrin (up to 70%), glucose (up to 50%) and maltose (up to 80%).

Glycemic index - 105-136

Maltodextrin is widely used in sports nutrition, because It is not sugar and has a sweet taste, like sugar, it causes a jump in blood glucose and is deposited in fat, is a source of energy.

Main uses of maltodextrin:

Confectionery production (gingerbread, marshmallow, marmalade, marshmallow);
Canning production;
Bakery production;
 production (ice cream, desserts);
Cosmetic production (has a cleansing, protective, nourishing and emollient properties, due to which it is used in the production of cosmetics (creams, masks, balms, powders, toothpaste, etc.);
Pharmacology (production of pharmaceuticals);
Sports nutrition (production of supplements, increases the energy value of the product, acts as an emulsifier and thickener for mixtures, increases solubility, gives shape and uniformity to the product);
At home
The addition of maltodextrin in small quantities determines the color of the product, and in large quantities, the taste and viscosity.