Product Description of Maltodextrin CAS# 9050-36-6
Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate classified as a saccharide polymer. It is produced through acid hydrolysis of starch. After purification and spray drying, it forms a powdered material that can be incorporated into a wide range of food and beverage products. Maltodextrin serves as an excellent source of energy, providing 16 kJ per gram in food applications.
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Maltodextrin Chemical Properties
Melting point | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
density | 1.81 g/cm3 |
refractive index | 1.673 |
storage temp. | room temp |
solubility | H2O: 0.1 g/mL hot, complete, yellow to very deep yellow |
form | powder |
color | yellow |
Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
biological source | maize |
InChI | InChI=1/C12H22O11/c13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17/h3-20H,1-2H2/t3?,4?,5-,6?,7?,8?,9?,10-,11+,12-/s3 |
InChIKey | GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-CKGNGCRFNA-N |
SMILES | C1(CO)O[C@H](O[C@H]2C(O)C(O)[C@@H](O)OC2CO)C(O)C(O)[C@@H]1O |&1:4,6,11,21,r| |
LogP | -4.673 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 9050-36-6 |
EPA Substance Registry System | Maltodextrin (9050-36-6) |
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Product Application of Maltodextrin CAS# 9050-36-6
Maltodextrin is produced by partial hydrolysis of starch. With its excellent water solubility, mild sweetness, and strong stability, it has a wide range of applications. In the food and beverage industry, it can enhance flavor and prevent sedimentation in beverages, regulate sweetness and prevent crystallization in candies, retain moisture and soften baked goods, preserve juice in frozen foods, and serve as an easily digestible ingredient for infant formulas and specialized diets.
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