Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive. It is produced from starch by using partial hydrolysis and is commonly located as a white hygroscopic spray-dried powder. Maltodextrin is easily digestible, being absorbed as unexpectedly as glucose and may be either relatively sweet or nearly flavorless (depending on the degree of polymerisation).

It is used for the manufacturing of soft drinks and candy. It can additionally be determined as an ingredient in a variety of different processed foods.

Maltodextrin is used to improve the mouthfeel of meals and beverage products. It is additionally used in some snacks such as potato chips and jerky. It is used in “light” peanut butter to reduce the fats content but keep the texture. Maltodextrin is also every now and then taken as a dietary complement through athletes in powder form, gel packets, or energy drinks.

Maltodextrin is used as a low cost additive to thicken food products such as baby formula. It is also used as a filler in sugar substitutes and different products.