Maltodextrins bring clean texture and sweetness to every formulation
Clean texture, carrier performance and controlled sweetness for food, nutrition and technical applications
Maltodextrins are spray-dried saccharification products derived primarily from corn and waxy corn. They reduce perceived sweetness, build mouthfeel and support consistent color development, while serving as dependable carriers for flavors, spray-dried powders and anti-caking agents. From candies and confectionery to instant beverages, dessert creams, ice cream and sport and clinical nutrition, they bring clean texture and consistent function across formulations that demand both.
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One ingredient, multiple roles — neutral, functional, reliable
Maltodextrins are neutral, low-sweetness carbohydrates that improve texture, body and handling across a wide range of finished products. They carry spray-dried flavors and powders reliably, reduce sweetness without sacrificing mouthfeel, and support tenderness and consistent color development in bakery applications. As dried saccharification products, they also serve as anti-caking agents and formulation extenders, from instant beverages and confectionery to clinical and sport nutrition. AGRANA offers maltodextrins across a range of DE-values and raw-material options, including organic and GMO-free variants, to meet sensory, processing and regulatory requirements.
- Neutral carrier for spray-dried flavors and powders with clean taste delivery
- Adjustable sweetness via DE-value to match the sensory profile of any formulation
- Builds mouthfeel and tenderness in bakery, confectionery and dessert applications
- Prevents caking and improves powder flow in spice blends and instant products
- Supports steady color development and texture in baked goods and desserts
- Available in organic and GMO-free variants to meet clean-label and regulatory requirements
- Strong adhesion on various substrates in liquid “green glue” systems
Maltodextrins tailored to your application
AGRANA combines a broad range of DE-values and raw-material options with deep application know-how and formulation support to deliver maltodextrins that meet precise texture, sweetness and carrier requirements. We support development across food, beverage, nutrition and technical applications with targeted DE selection, organic and GMO-free variants, sample programs and reliable, scalable supply.
Controlled viscosity and reliable binding for adhesives and glues
Maltodextrins bring controlled viscosity and processing behavior in adhesives and paper applications. Their stable chemistry and consistent carbohydrate structure support binder systems, adjust viscosity and improve processing consistency in adhesives and paper-and-packaging applications, available in a range of DE-values and GMO-free variants to meet specific technical and regulatory requirements.
Functions & Benefits
- Controls viscosity and tack for reliable adhesive spreading and convertibility
- Improves solids handling and powder flow
- Supports formulation stability and coating performance
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Tender crumb, consistent color, reliable flavor delivery
In bakery applications, maltodextrins improve crumb structure, build softness and support consistent color development while reducing perceived sweetness. They carry flavors and inclusions reliably with minimal impact on texture or body. Their stable powder form and consistent DE ranges give industrial bakers the processing repeatability and scalability their lines demand.
Functions & Benefits
- Builds crumb softness and volume in bakery formulations
- Supports steady development in finished goods
Neutral flavor, added body and reliable mouthfeel for beverages
Maltodextrins build body and mouthfeel in beverages without contributing sweetness, making them a natural fit for instant mixes, clear soups and ready-to-drink formats. Their controlled DE characteristics allow precise tuning of solubility and perceived fullness, giving formulators a reliable tool to improve texture and consumer experience across powdered and liquid applications.
Functions & Benefits
- Builds fullness and perceived body without added sweetness
- Dissolves instantly and reliably in powdered mixes
- Clean flavor preserves the intended taste profile
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Clean flavor release, anti-caking and flavor-free carrier function
In confectionery, maltodextrins act as neutral carrier and anti-caking agents for fillings, gum drops and coated candies. They modulate sweetness, build tenderness and support spray-dried flavors, enabling clean flavor release and stable texture from production through to shelf life.
Functions & Benefits
- Carries flavors and fillings with clean taste and no off-notes
- Prevents caking and improves powder flow in production and storage
- Modulates sweetness and builds texture in confectionery formulations
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Consistent texture and flavor stability for ready meals
Maltodextrins improve tenderness and mouthfeel in dry mixes and ready meals. They carry seasonings and spices reliably, supporting shelf stability and uniform sensory quality through industrial processing and reconstitution at point of use.
Functions & Benefits
- Improves texture consistency in dry mixes and ready meals
- Stabilizes seasoning distribution in instant and convenience applications
- Supports shelf-stable formulations with reliable sensory consistency
Improved body, scoopability and clean flavor release for ice cream and frozen desserts
Maltodextrins improve fullness, scoopability and mouthfeel in ice cream without adding sweetness. As neutral carriers, they enable flavor encapsulation for intense taste notes and support freezing behavior, delivering creamy textures and consistent melting profiles across frozen dessert formats.
Functions & Benefits
- Builds body and scoopability in frozen dessert systems
- Reduces icy mouthfeel and supports creaminess
- Carries spray-dried flavors with clean taste and reliable release
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Neutral, soluble carbohydrate support for infant nutrition and powdered baby food
Maltodextrins provide neutral taste, consistent solubility and controlled carbohydrate functionality for infant and baby nutrition formulations.
Funktionen & Vorteile
- Delivers neutral taste suited to sensitive infant formulations
- Ensures reliable solubility and consistent reconstitution
- Supports nutritional and sensory balance through targeted DE-value selection
Neutral carrier, balanced mouthfeel and tunable energy for lifestyle and functional nutrition
In lifestyle nutrition, from powdered blends to ready-to-drink formats, maltodextrins build mouthfeel, balance sweetness and carry flavors and micronutrients with minimal impact on flavor clarity. Tunable DE selection allows formulators to dial in the right energy and sweetness profile for every product concept.
Functions & Benefits
- Builds mouthfeel and balances sweetness in powdered and liquid nutrition
- Carries micronutrients and flavors with clean taste and reliable release
- Matches energy and sweetness requirements through tunable DE selection
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Consistent binder function, powder handling and coating performance for paper and packaging
In paper and packaging applications, maltodextrins support coatings, adhesives and binder systems by improving solids handling, powder flow and film formation. Their neutral chemistry, controlled molecular weight and spray-dried formats allow precise tuning of viscosity, tack and coating performance, enabling clean processing and consistent convertibility across formats.
Functions & Benefits
- Improves solids handling, powder flow and dosing across coating and adhesive lines
- Builds binder performance and film formation in coatings and laminates
- Controls viscosity and tack for reliable adhesive spreading and convertibility
- Supports anti-blocking and surface finish through controlled film and solids properties
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Powder support and texture for personal care and cosmetic formulations
Maltodextrins function as powder support and texture modifiers in personal care formulations where sensory consistency and powder handling are critical. They disperse actives reliably, improve powder flow and support formulation aesthetics in cosmetic powders and topical systems.
Functions & Benefits
- Carries actives and powders with minimal sensory impact
- Improves powder flow and handling in production and formulation
- Supports the sensory aesthetics of personal care and cosmetic powders
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Reliable excipient and carrier function for pharmaceutical powders and delivery systems
In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formats, maltodextrins provide excipient properties — neutral, readily soluble carriers that support taste masking, powder flow and consistent reconstitution. Defined DE ranges and reliable supply quality make them a dependable choice for controlled-release strategies and powdered dose forms.
Functions & Benefits
- Functions as excipient and carrier in powdered and mixed dose forms
- Improves powder flowability and consistent reconstitution
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Neutral body, clean flavor delivery and processing stability for savory applications
Maltodextrins add fullness and mouthfeel to savory sauces, seasonings and ready meals without contributing sweetness. They carry spice blends and flavors reliably, delivering intense savory profiles while supporting processing stability and consistent powder handling.
Functions & Benefits
- Builds mouthfeel and perceived fullness without adding sweetness
- Carries spice and seasoning blends with no influence on taste and color
- Maintains formulation stability through processing and shelf life
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Rapid solubility, neutral taste and tunable energy delivery for sport and clinical nutrition
Maltodextrins supply rapidly available energy with controllable sweetness and neutral taste in sport and clinical nutrition. They build texture in powders and ready mixes and enable flavor encapsulation for concentrated nutrient systems.
Functions & Benefits
- Delivers rapidly available carbohydrate with tunable sweetness
- Ensures reliable solubility and mouthfeel in powdered formats
- Carries flavors and performance ingredients with clean taste and reliable release
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Discover Maltodextrins: Carrier, texture & anti-caking solutions
AGRANA maltodextrins combine a defined range of DE-values, organic and GMO-free options with deep application know-how and reliable global supply. All grades are quality-assured and food-grade, backed by technical support and high service standards to take your formulation from concept to commercial scale with confidence.
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AGENAMALT for Food & Beverages
Functional maltodextrins for texture, stability and controlled sweetness
AGENAMALT for Personal Care
Hydrolyzed starches for texture, stability and sensory performance
AGENANOVA
Complex soluble carbohydrate for various applications in food, nutrition and personal care
AMITROGLUE® G2
Biobased adhesive starch with stable viscosity and high solids content
Ready to formulate with maltodextrins?
AGRANA's technical experts work alongside formulators to find the right maltodextrin for every application and processing requirement. We bring DE-range expertise, application trials and flavor-carrier know-how together with reliable supply and organic options, supporting you from first sample through to commercial scale.
