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DE 5–25 · ≥99%Partially hydrolysed starch · EU Stock

Maltodextrin
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DE 5–25 · Sport · Food · Feed · Pharma

The most technically complete maltodextrin guide available in English — DE value explainer, GI/osmolarity scatter chart, solubility data, dosing protocols for four industry segments, interactive DE formulation calculator and synergistic stack builder.

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Glc α1→4 Glc α1→4 Glc α1→4 Glc DE 5–25 Dextrose-Äquivalent Partiell hydrolysierte Stärke Maltodextrin Bulk EU-Lager · ≥99% · DE 5–25 Lebensmittelzutat · 4 kcal/g · Quantum satis
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Maltodextrin BULK · DE 5–25 · FDCM EU
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per 25 kg · EU warehouse
Purity≥99% (dry matter)
DE range5–25 (by specification)
Calories4 kcal/g (EU)
Min. order25 kg · no contract
DeliveryDSV · EU-27 · 3–7 days
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DE 5–25
Available
≥99%
Purity
4kcal
Per gram
85–110
GI range
DE 15
Sports drink
25 kg
Min. order
27
EU countries
Biochemie & Technologie

What is maltodextrin? From starch to functional ingredient

Partially hydrolysed starch — not a sugar, not a starch, but with properties that exceed both. The DE value determines everything: viscosity, osmolality, GI, film-forming ability and shelf-life of your formulation.

DE 5 to DE 25 — the spectrum

Lower DE: longer chains, higher viscosity, lower osmolality, better film-forming for spray drying, lower GI (~80–90). Higher DE: shorter chains, lower viscosity, higher osmolality, faster glucose release, higher GI (~100–110). The critical point: DE 15 at 6% concentration = ~180 mOsm/kg vs glucose at 6% = ~333 mOsm/kg — maltodextrin delivers energy with 2.7× lower osmotic load.

The sport drink advantage: Maltodextrin DE 15–20 at 8% concentration is isotonic (~250 mOsm/kg), delivering 320 kcal/L — impossible to achieve with pure glucose without causing osmotic diarrhoea. This is why every professional sports drink uses maltodextrin.

5 key properties

1. Fast energy availability
GI 85–110 — glucose absorbed within minutes. Ideal for sports, clinical nutrition, emergency formulations.
2. Low osmolality vs dextrose
At equal caloric density, DE 15 has 1/3 the osmolality of glucose — less GI distress.
3. Film-forming / spray-drying
Low-DE maltodextrin forms protective matrix when dried — encapsulates flavours, oils, probiotics.
4. Universal carrier
Neutral taste, good flow, compatible with vitamins, minerals, flavours — tablets, sachets, powders.
5. Fat mimicking
At >20% concentration, low-DE maltodextrin forms gel network mimicking fat globules → fat reduction.
Interactive DE Guide

DE Value — click to explore each grade

GI & Osmolarity Chart

GI vs Osmolarity — why maltodextrin beats glucose in sports drinks

Glycaemic Index vs Osmolality — Maltodextrin DE 5–25 vs other carbohydrates
Solubility Data

Solubility vs Temperature — maltodextrin and comparison carbohydrates

Maltodextrin DE 15
Maltodextrin DE 25
Dextrose
Potato Starch
Sucrose
Industrial Application Guide

Maltodextrin in 4 industrial segments — full dosing protocols

⚡ Sportgetränke & Energy
🏭 Lebensmittelverarbeitung
🐾 Tiernahrung & Feed
💊 Pharma & Supplement
Formulation Calculator

DE Formulation Calculator

Synergistic Formulations

Maltodextrin Stack Builder — 3 complete formulation recipes

🏋️ Post-Workout Recovery
⚡ Energy Drink Powder
🌿 Spray-Drying Carrier
Safety & Regulatory

Maltodextrin — EU regulatory status & safety profile

ParameterStatus / Value
EU-Zulassungsstatus✓ OK — Lebensmittelzutat (kein E-Nr.). Deklariert als 'Maltodextrin' oder 'partiell hydrolysierte Stärke'. Quantum satis gemäß VO (EG) 1333/2008.
Calorienwert✓ OK — 4 kcal/g (EU). Trotz hohem GI kein wesentlicher Unterschied zu Stärke in Kaloriendichte.
Diabetiker⚠ Hinweis — NICHT geeignet für Diabetiker ohne ärztliche Beratung. GI 85–110 führt zu signifikantem Blutzuckeranstieg.
Glutenfreiheit✓ OK — Wenn aus Mais oder Kartoffel: glutenfrei (<20ppm). Bei Weizenmaltodextrin: Gluten durch Hydrolyse entfernt (<10ppm) — technisch glutenfrei, aber deklarationspflichtig in EU.
Allergene⚠ Hinweis — Weizenmaltodextrin: Allergendeklaration Gluten erforderlich (EU 1169/2011) trotz technischer Glutenfreiheit. Mais-/Kartoffelmaltodextrin: kein Allergen.
FODMAPs✓ OK — Nicht FODMAP-relevant (vollständig verdaulich, kein unverdaulicher Ballaststoffanteil).
Novel Food✓ OK — Kein Novel Food — lange Verwendungsgeschichte vor 1997.
Tiernahrung✓ OK — Zugelassen gemäß VO (EU) 767/2009 für alle Tierarten ohne Mengenbeschränkung.
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DSV delivery to all 27 EU member states

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FAQ

Maltodextrin bulk EU — technical FAQ

Maltodextrin is partially hydrolysed starch (typically from corn, wheat or potato). The DE (Dextrose Equivalent) measures the degree of hydrolysis: DE 100 = pure glucose, DE 0 = native starch. Maltodextrin covers DE 5–28 by EU definition. Lower DE = longer chains, higher viscosity, lower osmolality, better film-forming (spray drying). Higher DE = shorter chains, lower viscosity, higher osmolality, faster glucose availability. Sports drinks use DE 15–20; spray drying uses DE 5–15; energy gels use DE 20–25.
Maltodextrin's α(1→4) glucosidic bonds are rapidly cleaved by intestinal amylase and glucoamylase — hydrolysis to glucose occurs within minutes of ingestion. GI 85–110 depending on DE. Despite no sweetness (below DE 15), blood glucose rises faster than sucrose (GI 65). This is critical for product formulation: 'sugar-free' products containing maltodextrin are NOT suitable for diabetics without qualification.
25 kg minimum. No framework contract. 1–2 business day processing. DSV 3–7 business days to all 27 EU member states.
For isotonic sports drinks: DE 15–20. This delivers approximately 180–280 mOsm/kg at 6–8% concentration — isotonic for optimal gastric emptying and intestinal absorption. Higher DE (20–25) increases osmolality and speeds glucose peak but is harder on the stomach. For energy gels: DE 20–28. For post-workout recovery shakes: DE 18–22.
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