Maltodextrin: Versatile Filler, Carrier, and Stabilizer
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch (corn, potato, or wheat), classified by its dextrose equivalent (DE) value — typically between 3 and 20. It is a widely used excipient and food ingredient functioning as a filler, carrier, binder, and spray-drying adjuvant. Its bland taste, high solubility, and low hygroscopicity (in low-DE grades) make it suitable across pharmaceutical and food applications.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 9050-36-6 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Function | Filler / carrier / binder / spray-drying adjuvant / stabilizer |
| Typical Use Level | 10–50% as filler or carrier depending on application |
Formulation Applications
In pharmaceutical formulations, maltodextrin is used as a diluent in tablets and capsules, and as a carrier for spray-dried flavours and active ingredients. Low-DE maltodextrins (DE 3–10) form films and provide encapsulation, making them ideal for protecting sensitive ingredients during spray drying. Higher-DE grades (DE 10–20) are more soluble and sweeter, providing some binding and sweetening properties in chewable tablets and sachets. Maltodextrin is a common bulking agent in lyophilized (freeze-dried) products for injection, where it provides structural support to the cake. In nutritional products, it serves as a rapidly digestible carbohydrate energy source. It is generally non-reactive, though formulators should be aware that higher-DE maltodextrins contain reducing sugars that can participate in Maillard reactions with amine-containing drugs.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies maltodextrin in pharmaceutical and food grades (various DE values) to customers across Europe. Available in standard packaging with flexible quantities for R&D through production scale. Contact us with your application and volume requirements.
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How is Maltodextrin –9050-36-6 usually evaluated for sourcing?
This product is positioned for excipient sourcing where formulation fit, dosage form, handling, and repeat purchasing requirements need to be reviewed together with commercial supply conditions.
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