Maltodextrins

Maltodextrins are dried starch saccharification products that are available as AGENAMALT. They are offered in a DE-value range of 6-19 and can be grouped into three categories: low, middle, and high DE value. The choice of the DE value depends on the formula of your individual final product. In general, a higher DE value means increased sweetness, better flavor enhancement, lower viscosity, better stability due to lower retrogradation tendency, and a lower turbidity value. Final products will have improved body and mouthfeel, improved viscosity, and will be more stable. Maltodextrins can also serve as fat and sugar replacers, being very important in calorie-reduced foods. They are gluten-free, which makes them ideal for gluten-free bakery and foods.