• MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from natural corn starch.  The starch is cooked, and then acid and/or enzymes are used to break the starch into smaller polymers (a process similar to that used by the body to digest carbohydrate).
• MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are generally sold as dried powders.
• MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose (sometimes labeled "glucose polymers").
• MALTRIN^® maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber.
• MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are not produced from and do not contain malt products.
• Corn-based maltodextrins are safe for patients with celiac disease since they do not contain proteins from wheat, barley, oats or rye.
• MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are not known to contain MSG.
• Diabetics should follow the advice of their physicians. MALTRIN^® maltodextrin’s glycemic index should be considered metabolically equivalent to glucose (dextrose).

The finished product…

• Is easily digestible
• Is a convenient source of energy
• Contains approximately 4 calories per gram
• Is cold-water soluble
• Has low or no sweetness
• Helps in producing many liquid and dried nutritional products

MALTRIN^® maltodextrins and corn syrup solids are each mixtures of glucose polymers produced by the controlled depolymerization of corn starch. They are most often categorized by dextrose equivalence (DE). DE is a measure of reducing power compared to a dextrose standard of 100. The higher the DE, the greater the extent of starch depolymerization, resulting in a smaller average polymer size.

MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are defined by the FDA as products having a DE less than 20. They are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food ingredients. Maltodextrins are excellent solids builders for standard and low-fat products. They are effective spray-drying aids for flavors, fruit juices, and other hard-to-dry products. They also are easily digestible carbohydrates for nutritional beverages.

MALTRIN^® corn syrup solids are defined by the FDA as dried glucose syrup with a DE of 20 or higher. They are also considered a GRAS ingredient. Corn syrup solids have moderate sweetness and low viscosity. They are used to build solids in meat and dairy products, as a nutrition source in infant formulas, and as a drying aid for spray-dried fats.

MALTRIN QD^® maltodextrins and MALTRIN QD^® corn syrup solids are both quick-dispersing forms of the standard MALTRIN^® products.  These products are produced by an agglomeration process that increases particle size and lowers bulk density compared to standard products. They are easily dispersed into water or other aqueous-based systems and are commonly used in consumer products such as dry mixes.

MALTRIN OR™ rice maltodextrins and rice syrup solids are also available.  These products are rice-based making them hypoallergenic and versatile for use anywhere organic certification is required.  They are produced in accordance with the USDA’s National Organic Program standards and the process has been inspected and approved as organic by Quality Assurance International.

MALTRIN® and MALTRIN QD® are registered trademarks of Grain Processing Corporation.  MALTRIN OR™ is a trademark of Grain Processing Corporation.

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