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Maltodextrin

• Synonym(s): MLD
• CAS Number: 9050-36-6
• EC Number: 232-940-4
• MDL number: MFCD00146679
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• biological source: corn
• Quality Level: 200
• description: dextrose equivalent 4.0 - 7.0
• form: powder
• mp: 240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• SMILES string: O[C@@H]([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O)[C@H](O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6+/m0/s1
• InChI key: GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-SLPGGIOYSA-N

Description

General description

Maltodextrin is a saccharide polymer that can be classified as a carbohydrate. It can be produced by acid hydrolysis of the starch. The powdered material formed after purification and spray drying can be used in a variety of food and beverage products. It can be used as a good source of energy in food products with a value of 16 kJ/g.

Application

Maltodextrin can be used as a binding additive for 3D printing manufacturing. It can be used as a forming agent in the preparation of soya bean sprout extract.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)