Technical aspects
Maltodextrin has a mild, slightly sweet taste, a neutral odour and a light colour. It is characterised by very good solubility and easy mixing with other ingredients.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture content | max. 6% |
| Dextrose equivalent (DE) | 10–20 |
| pH | 4.0–6.5 |
| Sulphated ash | max. 0.5% |
| SO₂ | max. 0.01 g/kg |
| Solubility | ≥98.0% (m/m) |
| Particle size (sifted through a 60 mesh sieve) | min. 90% |
| Arsenic (As) | max. 0.5 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | max. 0.5 mg/kg |
