Maltodextrine is widely used in food, confectionery and pharmaceutical industries as a coating material along with glucose syrup. Maltodextrin Starch is used as a bulking agent. It contributes to tenderness of the product, without adding excess sweetness to the original taste. It forms a film/coating over the product and holds the original flavor of the product. It also helps in extending the shelf life of the product. It provides texture, body, and moisture control.

It is used-

• Bakery Items- Puddings, Desserts , Cakes, Cookies, Biscuits, Chocolates

• Ready to eat Soups

• Ketchup

• Frozen desserts, Frosting cakes and Cookie Mixes

• Milk Shakes

• Cocoa Powder

• Milk Powder

• Tea Powder

• Coffee Powder

• Infant Foods

• Ice creams

• Low allcohol beer and other beverages

• Cheese spreads and margarine spreads

• Salad dressings

• Meal replacement powder

• Weight gain supplements

Maltodextrin is widely used in protein drinks to increase the amount of calories. It is easily digestible. After heavy exercise or any other strenuous activity, if maltodextrin is taken along with other nutrients, it speeds up the transportation of nutrients to the muscle tissues and cells.