Maltodextrin By Vpa

Maltodextrin is a form of long chain carbohydrate made from corn, rice, tapioca, maize, wheat or potato starch and is easily soluble in water which is important for its’ palatability. Maltodextrin is commonly added to food to enhance sweetness and texture. Maltodextrin can be either in liquid or powder form. Maltodextrin is often used in many foods (including sports drink and energy gels) as the source of carbohydrate.

VPA^®Maltodextrin is in a powder form and made from corn, rice and potatoes. The product is made by hydrolysis. Hydrolysis, uses water, enzymes and acids to break the starch into small pieces, which results in a white powder consisting of sugar molecules. Basically, it involves extracting and isolating the starch from the corn, rice or potatoes and creating a powder.