Maltodextrin DE 20

Product Introduction

Maltodextrin is a widely used polysaccharide excipient in the food industry, which is made of starch (usually corn, rice, wheat starch) by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis, refining, and drying, and its chemical essence is a mixture of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides formed by glucose units through α-1,4 and α-1,6 glycosidic bonds, due to different degrees of polymerization (DP value, that is, the number of glucose units), there are differences in product characteristics, usually the DP value is between 3-20, the lower the degree of polymerization, the higher the sweetness, the stronger the solubility.

1. Core components and structure

The main component of maltodextrin is glucose polymer, which does not contain free monosaccharides or contains a small amount of monosaccharides (such as glucose and maltose), and the connection of glucose units in its molecular structure determines its physicochemical properties - it not only retains part of the stability of starch, but also has stronger solubility and digestion and absorption due to partial glycosidic bond breakage.

2. Appearance and basic characteristics

Appearance: Usually white or slightly yellow amorphous powder, no visible impurities, good fluidity (high-quality product), some high-polymerization products may be slightly grainy.

Solubility: easily soluble in cold water and hot water, forming a transparent or slightly turbid viscous liquid after dissolution, without precipitation; The lower the degree of polymerization, the higher the solubility, and it is not easy to precipitate at low temperature.

Sweetness: The lower the sweetness (relative to sucrose), the higher the DP value, the weaker the sweetness, or even close to tasteless, making it suitable as a filler or carrier with "no additional sweetness".

Stability: Stable in neutral and weakly acidic environments, resistant to high temperature (not easy to decompose below 120°C), not easy to Maillard reaction (need to work together with amino acids and harsh conditions), long shelf life (unopened, can be stored in a cool and dry place for 1-2 years).

Digestibility: It is easily decomposed into glucose by the body's digestive enzymes (such as amylase), which is absorbed quickly, can quickly replenish energy, and has little irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, suitable for all kinds of people (including the elderly, children, and people with weak digestive function).

Application of the product

The application of maltodextrin covers four major fields: food, medicine, daily chemicals, and feed, of which the food industry accounts for the highest proportion (about 80% or more), and the specific scenarios are as follows:

1. Food industry: core application areas

In the field of food industry, maltodextrin has become a key excipient in various food production due to its multifunctional characteristics, with a wide range of application scenarios. In beverage products, it is not only the core filler of solid beverages (such as protein powder and meal replacement powder), which can effectively increase the solid content, improve product stability, and avoid powder agglomeration. It is also an important thickener for sports drinks and fruit drinks, which can accurately adjust the viscosity of the drink to make the taste smoother, and can also be used as a carrier for flavors and active ingredients to reduce the loss of active ingredients and ensure flavor and nutrition.

In bakery and puffed food production, maltodextrin is also irreplaceable. When making biscuits and pastries, it can enhance the adhesion of the dough, improve the formability of the product, and make the finished product more regular and less easy to break; When used in puffed foods such as potato chips and popcorn, it can improve the taste, increase the crispiness, and extend the shelf life of the product to a certain extent, slowing down the deterioration of the taste.

The confectionery and chocolate industry also often relies on maltodextrin to optimize product quality. When producing hard candy and gummy candy, it can control the sweetness of the product, avoid excessive sweetness affecting palatability, and increase the viscosity of sugar bodies to prevent the phenomenon of candy returning to sanding. When used for chocolate coating, it can improve the gloss and adhesion of the coating, making the coating more uniform and less likely to peel off, and improving the visual and taste experience of the product.

In dairy production, the addition of maltodextrin offers multiple advantages. adding it to milk powder can increase the solids content and make the milk powder taste richer after preparation; When used in yogurt production, it can improve the texture of the product and make it more delicate; When making ice cream, it can effectively inhibit the formation of excessive ice crystals, avoid the rough taste of ice cream, maintain a smooth and dense taste, and also improve the melting resistance of ice cream.

For the special field of infant food, maltodextrin has become an important component of infant formula milk powder and complementary food rice noodles due to its easy digestibility and rapid energy supply. It can adapt to the digestive system of infants and young children that is not fully developed, provide the baby with the energy they need, and also improve the smoothness of rice noodles after preparation, which is convenient for babies to swallow, and can also be used as a carrier of nutrients to ensure even distribution of nutrients and help babies absorb.

In the production of condiments and sauces, the thickening and stabilizing effects of maltodextrin are particularly prominent. When making soy sauce, oyster sauce, tomato sauce, and salad dressing, it can improve the wall hanging of the sauce, make it easier for the sauce to adhere to the surface of the ingredients, and stabilize the emulsification system of the sauce, prevent the separation of oil and water, and ensure the uniform texture of the sauce. In addition, it can also reduce the irritation caused by salt and sugar to a certain extent, making the sauce taste milder.

In the field of sports nutrition, maltodextrin is one of the core raw materials. Added to energy gels, sports protein powders, and energy bars, it can quickly replenish energy for sports people, meet energy needs during exercise, and relieve fatigue; At the same time, as a carrier for protein, electrolyte and other ingredients, it can improve the stability and uniformity of these ingredients, and also improve the palatability of the product, making sports nutrition more acceptable.

2. Pharmaceutical industry: excipients and nutrients

Pharmaceutical excipients:

As a filler for tablets, capsules (increases the volume of tablets, facilitates molding and swallowing);

As a binder for granules and powders (to make the powder polymerize into granules, which is convenient for taking and dissolving);

As a component of coating materials (to improve the appearance of tablets and mask the taste of medicine).

Nutritional preparations:

It is used in enteral nutrition preparations (such as nutritional supplements for postoperative patients and people with digestive dysfunction) to provide easily digestible carbohydrates and reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

It is used for oral rehydration salts to assist in replenishing energy and maintaining electrolyte balance.

3. Daily chemical industry: functional additives

Cosmetics: added to creams, lotions, masks, can be used as a moisturizer (absorbs moisture from the air), thickener (improves product texture, avoids layering), and is mild and non-irritating, suitable for sensitive skin products;

Toothpaste: Acts as an adhesive and filler to adjust the viscosity of toothpaste, making the paste evenly and easy to squeeze out without affecting the amount of foam and cleaning effect.

4. Feed industry: animal nutritional supplementation

It is used in livestock and poultry feed (such as pig and chicken feed) and aquatic feed (such as fish and shrimp feed) to provide fast absorption of energy and promote animal growth;

As a carrier of feed additives (such as vitamins and minerals), it improves the stability and uniformity of additives in feed and avoids uneven animal intake.

Packaging & Shipping

We usually use bulk cargo, tank trucks, container transportation. We will arrange the most cost-effective shipping method according to the quantity of products. All products will be re-inspected before shipping. We guarantee that all products are strictly inspected and in good condition before shipment, and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction in every sale completed. The packaging is standard export packing, or customized packaging according to your requirements, professional cargo transportation agent.

Sales Service

Pre-sales service: Provide application solution support for customers before purchasing to help customers understand products and applications.

Product consultation: Answer customers' questions about product functions, features, prices, usage and other questions in detail.

Demand analysis: Recommend suitable product solutions based on the customer's industry, scenarios, pain points, etc.

Information provision: such as product manuals, case studies, quotations, etc., to assist customers in decision-making.

In-sale service: Provide convenience and support to customers during the transaction process to ensure smooth transactions.

Order processing: Quickly and accurately enter order information to confirm product specifications, quantities, delivery dates, etc.

Payment guidance: Assist customers in completing the payment process and answer questions about payment methods and invoicing.

Progress communication: Timely feedback to customers on order processing progress, logistics information, etc., so that customers can rest assured.

After-Sales Service: Ongoing support provided to customers after the transaction is completed, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Return and exchange processing: Handle the return and exchange procedures for customers in accordance with regulations to reduce customer worries.

Customer return visits: understand customer usage, collect feedback, and provide basis for product improvement and service optimization.

Company Introduction

Founded in 1997, Bowlingbao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has always focused on modern bioengineering technologies such as enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering, engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and program services of functional sugars, and is a national key high-tech enterprise led by bioengineering, a national key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization, a national manufacturing single champion enterprise, a national high-tech zone, and a national high-tech biological industry base core and backbone enterprise. In 2009, the company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, becoming the first A-share listed company in China with the stock code: 002286.

The pioneer and leader of China's functional sugar industry, adheres to the restoration of traditional medical and nursing wisdom with modern biotechnology, serves the big health industry, and has the ability to manufacture and serve all categories of functional sugar. A leading global provider of functional health solutions.

Product Catalog

Starch sugar: solid corn syrup, waxy corn starch, maltodextrin, malto-oligosaccharides, fructose syrup, maltose

Dietary fiber: polydextrose, resistant dextrin, water-soluble corn fiber

Prebiotics: isomalto-oligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, breast milk oligosaccharides, isomerized lactose

Sugar alcohols and new sugar sources: allulose, erythritol, crystalline fructose, compound sweeteners, trehalose

Modified starch: special for yogurt, special for sauce, special for baking fillings, special special for baked products, special special for flour products, special special for meat products

Functional lipids: DHA algae powder, DHA algae oil, DHA algae oil crude oil