Maltodextrin Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Maltodextrine
- Malto Dextrin
Maltodextrin supplier for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and manufacturing buyers in Malaysia. Maltodextrin is a partial starch hydrolysate, typically below DE 20, used as a bulk carrier, bodying agent, spray-drying aid and encapsulation matrix with lower sweetness than sugar or glucose syrup.
Commercial supply is usually a white free-flowing spray-dried powder. Buyers select food grade or pharmaceutical grade, low or medium DE, and corn or tapioca feedstock to match process, solubility and labelling needs. Pack format and lot documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
Food and beverage plants use it in dry mixes, seasonings, bakery, confectionery and flavour or colour carriers. Formulators also specify suitable grades as tablet diluents or capsule fillers, and as wall material for spray-dried or encapsulated ingredients.
Send the required grade, DE range if known, preferred feedstock, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9050-36-6
- Grade
- food, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white to off-white free-flowing spray-dried powder
Maltodextrin grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade maltodextrin powder | fine free-flowing spray-dried powder | — | Bulk carrier, bodying agent and spray-drying aid in dry beverage mixes, seasonings, bakery and confectionery systems that specify food grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Low-DE maltodextrin | free-flowing powder, lower dextrose equivalent | — | Film forming, encapsulation, flavour or colour carriers and applications that need lower sweetness and higher molecular-weight carbohydrate bulk. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Medium-DE maltodextrin | free-flowing powder, medium dextrose equivalent | — | Faster dissolving dry blends, beverage powders and processes that want moderate solubility with controlled sweetness contribution. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical or excipient grade maltodextrin | powder meeting the requested pharmacopoeial or excipient specification | — | Tablet binder or diluent, capsule filler and carrier in solid-dose and related formulations, subject to the selected grade and documentation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy maltodextrin from ChemTrade
Request a quote for maltodextrin
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white free-flowing powder | — |
| Solubility | readily soluble or dispersible in water according to DE and particle size | — |
| Dextrose equivalent (DE) | typically below 20 for maltodextrin grades; confirm the required DE range | — |
| Feedstock | commonly corn (maize) or tapioca (cassava) starch; state the preferred source | — |
| Odour and taste | mild and bland; sweetness rises with higher DE | — |
Maltodextrin applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Maltodextrin powder can cake if it takes up humidity. Control dust during handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Handle food-grade material with suitable hygiene practice.
Common questions about maltodextrin
What is maltodextrin used for in food manufacturing?
Food manufacturers use maltodextrin as a bulk carrier, bodying agent and spray-drying aid in dry beverage mixes, seasonings, bakery, confectionery and encapsulated flavours or colours. It adds solids with less sweetness than sugar or glucose syrup. State the application so DE and feedstock can be matched more closely.
What is the difference between low-DE and medium-DE maltodextrin?
Dextrose equivalent (DE) describes the degree of starch hydrolysis. Low-DE grades are less sweet, film-forming and often chosen for encapsulation and carriers. Medium-DE grades dissolve more readily and contribute a little more sweetness. Confirm the DE range your process already uses.
Can I request corn or tapioca maltodextrin?
Yes. Commercial maltodextrin is commonly produced from corn (maize) or tapioca (cassava) starch. State the preferred feedstock, any origin or allergen constraints, and the target specification in the enquiry so the quotation can address that requirement.
Is food-grade maltodextrin the same as pharmaceutical grade?
No. Food-grade material suits food and beverage formulation. Pharmaceutical or excipient grades follow the monographs and documentation the buyer specifies. List the required grade and documents in the enquiry; available documentation is confirmed with the quoted material.
How is maltodextrin different from glucose, dextrose or native starch?
Maltodextrin is a partial starch hydrolysate, typically DE below 20, sold as a free-flowing powder. Crystalline glucose or dextrose and glucose syrup are more fully hydrolysed sugars. Native starch is unhydrolysed. Keep the product identity clear in the enquiry so the correct carbohydrate is quoted.
What details are needed for a maltodextrin price enquiry?
Provide grade, DE range if known, preferred feedstock, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention packing preference and any documentation needs so the quotation can cover the full requirement.