Description
Maltodextrin is a water-soluble carbohydrate mixture produced by hydrolysis of starch (poly-α-glucose).
The word maltodextrin is derived from maltose and dextrose: maltose (= malt sugar) is the dimer of two glucose molecules, while dextrose (= glucose = grape sugar) is a monomer.
Maltodextrin It is absorbed more slowly: As a result, unlike glucose, for example, it does not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, which triggers a compensatory, excessive insulin release in the body and thus, in the medium term, is more likely to lead to hypoglycemia. Maltodextrin 12 has a much lower osmolarity for the same energy (calorie) intake, meaning it binds less water. This makes it easier to drink, even when dehydrated ("it's not as sticky").
Maltodextrin has a pleasantly neutral to slightly sweet taste. Because it is water-soluble, it is used to enrich foods with carbohydrates. In water, it forms a sticky, cloudy, and viscous mass. It is gluten-free and fiber-free.
Further information
Athletes also appreciate maltodextrin, which they use to make drinks or consume in the form of high-calorie gels. Gels, in particular, are used during prolonged or strenuous exercise (z.B. (For example, in a marathon or cycling race) they are usually better tolerated and can be consumed more easily than energy bars.
Maltodextrin provides athletes with additional energy before, during, or after physical exertion. Short-, medium-, and long-chain carbohydrates, released gradually, meet both immediate and long-term energy needs. Highly tolerable. Use before training to replenish energy stores or between workouts to maintain performance. Maltodextrin 12 is tasteless and instantly soluble.
Mix maltodextrin with a little water and add it to drinks and food in dissolved form.
The specified value indicates the Dextrose equivalent and provides information about the length of the sugar chains and the metabolic rate (Malto Dextrin 6: long sugar chains, slower energy release, Malto Dextrin 19: short sugar chains, faster energy release).
Ingredients:
Maltodextrin (from corn starch) DE 11–14
Nutritional values:
Average nutritional values per 100 g:
| energy | 1630 kJ/384 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| hereof: saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| carbohydrates | 96 g |
| of which sugar | 3 g |
| protein | < 0.15 g |
| Salt | 0.001 g |