Product Overview
Maltodextrin is a white or light-yellow powder supplied as an FCC food-grade ingredient. It is used in food and beverage formulations and in personal care products.
In personal care, it is widely used as a moisturizing and conditioning ingredient. It helps improve the texture and consistency of creams, lotions and shampoos, and it contributes a smooth, soft feel on the skin and hair. In food, it is used for body, texture and bulk in dry mixes and convenience products.
Why It Is a Go-To Ingredient
- Two-sector use: Suitable for food and beverage and for personal care formulations.
- Food grade: Supplied to FCC food-grade specification.
- Texture and consistency: Helps improve the texture and consistency of both food and personal care products.
- Moisturizing and conditioning: Used in creams, lotions and shampoos.
- Documented specifications: Moisture, pH, DE value, solubility and microbial limits are set out in the technical data sheet.
Typical Applications
- Powdered beverages: Used in dry drink mixes for body and texture.
- Seasonings, sauces and soups: Used as a carrier and texture ingredient in dry and convenience food blends.
- Bakery and confectionery: Used for texture and body.
- Creams and lotions: Moisturizing and conditioning; improves texture and consistency.
- Shampoos and hair care: Improves texture and consistency, and contributes a soft feel on hair.
- Bath, facial care and deodorant products: Supports texture and performance.
Technical Specifications
The table below lists product specifications from the technical data sheet.
| Property | Specification |
| Product Name | Maltodextrin |
| Product Code | DE10-12 |
| CAS Number | 9050-36-6 |
| Chemical Structure | C6nH(10n+2) O (5n+1) |
| Food Grade Standard | FCC |
| Appearance | White or light-yellow powder, without impurities visible to the eye |
| Taste | No sweetness or light sweet taste; no peculiar smell |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% |
| pH | 4.0 – 7.0 |
| DE Value | 10 – 12% |
| Solubility | ≥ 98.0% |
| Iodine test | No blue reaction |
| Sulfated ash | ≤ 0.6% |
| Suggested concentration (personal care) | 1 – 5% |
| Packing | 25 kg bag |
Batch-Specific Analysis (Certificate of Analysis)
The table below shows example results from a batch of Maltodextrin with a country of origin of China. This certificate of analysis is an example only. Individual batch results may vary, so refer to the certificate supplied with your batch.
| Test Item | Quality Standard | Example Batch Result |
| Appearance | White or light-yellow powder without visible impurities | Eligible |
| Taste | No sweetness or light sweet; no peculiar smell | Eligible |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% | 5.03% |
| pH | 4.0 – 7.0 | 5.06 |
| DE Value | 10 – 12% | 11.58% |
| Solubility | ≥ 98.0% | 99.0% |
| Iodine test | No blue reaction | Eligible |
| Sulfated ash | ≤ 0.6% | 0.025% |
| Bacterium total | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | 10 CFU/g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 30 MPN/100 g | < 30 MPN/100 g |
Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier
- Documentation: A technical data sheet, example certificate of analysis and safety data sheet are available for this product.
- Packing: Supplied in 25 kg bags, as stated in the technical data sheet.
- Technical questions: Contact EZ Elements to discuss your food or personal care application.
Safety & Storage Notes
- Health effects: Slightly hazardous as an irritant to skin and eyes. Also slightly hazardous if ingested or inhaled.
- Repeated exposure: Repeated or prolonged exposure may affect the liver and urinary system, and possible reproductive effects in females have been noted. Limit exposure accordingly.
- First aid: For eye contact, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation occurs. For skin contact, wash with soap and water and apply an emollient. For inhalation, move to fresh air.
- Dust control: Follow good manufacturing practice to avoid excessive dust. Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation.
- Personal protection: Wear splash goggles, gloves and a lab coat. Use an approved dust respirator where dust is present.
- Storage: Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24°C (75.2°F).
- Fire: May be combustible at high temperatures. Use dry chemical for small fires, and water spray or foam for large fires. Do not use a water jet.
- Regulatory status: Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada) and not a DOT-controlled material.
Usage Recommendations
For personal care, the TDS suggests a concentration of 1–5%. Food use levels depend on the application. In both cases, actual use levels depend on the formulation and the desired texture, so we recommend trial batches under your own conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is Maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin (CAS 9050-36-6) is a white or light-yellow powder with a DE value of 10–12. It is supplied to FCC food-grade specification and is also used in personal care formulations.
Q2: What does DE value mean?
DE (Dextrose Equivalent) indicates the degree of starch breakdown. EZ Elements Maltodextrin has a DE of 10–12.
Q3: Is Maltodextrin soluble in water?
Yes. The TDS specifies solubility of at least 98.0%, and the example batch result is 99.0%.
Q4: What is Maltodextrin used for?
In food, it is used in powdered beverages, seasonings, sauces, soups, bakery and confectionery. In personal care, it is used in creams, lotions, shampoos, bath products, facial care and deodorant formulations.
Q5: What is the shelf life?
Maltodextrin has a two-year shelf life. Check the certificate of analysis for your batch, and store in a tightly closed container below 24°C.
Q6: Where can I buy Maltodextrin in Canada?
Contact EZ Elements for pricing and availability, or visit https://ezelements.ca/products/maltodextrin.
Order or Enquire
Contact EZ Elements for pricing and technical information on Maltodextrin. Browse the food and beverage range at https://ezelements.ca/collections/food-beverages, or the personal care range at https://ezelements.ca/collections/personal-care.
