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Maltodextrin Bulk

Maltodextrin Bulk for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Maltodextrin is a clean-label, spray-dried powder made from U.S.-grown corn. It’s valued in commercial food production for its neutral taste, smooth texture, and highly soluble form. Used across beverage mixes, sauces, snacks, and supplements, maltodextrin improves body, stability, and mouthfeel without adding sweetness.

 

Available in a range of Dextrose Equivalents (DE), this bulk ingredient offers moisture control, binding support, and shelf-life extension. Whether you’re creating powdered drinks or scaling baked goods, maltodextrin provides functional performance at a competitive price point.

Available Sizes

25 lb Bags 50 lb Bags 100 lb Bags 2,000 lb Totes 48,000 lb Bulk Tanker

Ingredient Statement of Maltodextrin

  • Made from U.S.-sourced corn starch through controlled enzymatic hydrolysis

  • Consists primarily of short-chain glucose polymers (carbohydrates)

  • Available in both conventional and non-GMO options

  • Offers a clean, neutral flavor and low sweetness profile

  • Highly compatible with both dry and liquid formulations

Typical Nutritional Values (per 100 g)

  • Energy: ~380–400 kcal

  • Protein: 0.0 g

  • Total Fat: 0.0 g

  • Carbohydrates: ~98–99 g

  • Sugars (glucose): <10 g

  • Polysaccharides: ~85–90 g

  • Fiber: 0.0 g

  • Water: <2 g

Minerals

  • Calcium (Ca): ~1 mg

  • Sodium (Na): ~2 mg

  • Potassium (K): ~1–2 mg

  • Phosphorus (P): ~1 mg

  • Iron (Fe): <0.1 mg

Values may vary based on DE level and brand specifications.

Technical Information of Maltodextrin

  • Dextrose Equivalent (DE): 5–20

    • Lower DE = less sweetness, more bulking

  • Appearance: Fine, white to off-white powder

  • Solubility: Fully water-soluble

  • Moisture Content: <6%

  • pH (10% solution): ~4.0–5.5

  • Relative Sweetness: 5–20% of sucrose

  • Texture: Free-flowing, non-hygroscopic

  • Odor/Flavor: Neutral, bland profile

  • Caloric Value: ~4 kcal/g

  • Shelf Life: 18–24 months when stored in dry, sealed packaging

  • Available in food-grade 25 lb, 50 lb, or 100 lb bags, 2,000 lb totes, or full tanker quantities

  • Ships throughout the U.S. with fast turnaround (typically 1–2 business days)

  • Custom freight scheduling, palletization, and delivery services available

  • Lot traceability, COAs, and non-GMO verification available upon request

Why Buy Wholesale Maltodextrin From US Sweeteners?

Packaging Designed
for Scale

Choose from food-grade 25, 50, or 100 lb bags, totes, or full tanker shipments to match your production size and facility needs.

Secure Ingredient
Supply Contracts

We offer long-term pricing and delivery programs for manufacturers with high-volume or repeat ingredient needs. Stay stocked, stay predictable.

Consistent Quality
with Full Documentation

All maltodextrin is lab-tested and sourced from trusted U.S. processors. Available in conventional and non-GMO options, with full traceability and compliance records.

Fast, Reliable
Shipping Nationwide

We move quickly. Whether you need an urgent shipment or a recurring delivery, our logistics team ensures your order arrives on time and ready to use.

Types of Maltodextrin from US Sweeteners

We offer a range of maltodextrin types to support different formulation goals, whether you’re looking to enhance texture, reduce sweetness, or meet clean-label requirements. Selecting the right DE (Dextrose Equivalent) is key, lower DE grades provide more bulking and less sweetness, while higher DE grades offer increased solubility and light sweetness. Our team can help match the right maltodextrin to your application for consistent performance and optimal results.

Standard Maltodextrin (DE 10–12)

Our most widely used grade, ideal for dry mixes, soups, sauces, and shelf-stable snacks. It helps improve flowability in powdered blends, reduces caking, and supports even distribution of flavor and color in spice mixes or drink powders. It’s a go-to choice for general food manufacturing where moderate bulking and neutral flavor are needed.

This grade is designed for applications that need low sweetness, high bulking capacity, and moisture retention. It’s commonly used in baked goods, nutrition bars, protein blends, and savory snacks. Its ability to bind water helps extend shelf life and stabilize texture, especially in reduced-sugar or fat-reduced products.

Made from identity-preserved, non-GMO corn and verified for clean-label compliance. This version offers the same functional benefits as conventional maltodextrin, with documentation to meet non-GMO, allergen-free, and transparency requirements for regulated markets and consumer-facing brands.

We offer specialty maltodextrin grades tailored to your formulation needs, whether that’s a very low DE for higher bulking or a higher DE for increased sweetness and faster solubility. Custom blends are available to meet specific flowability, dispersibility, or texture goals in proprietary product lines. Reach out to discuss your technical specs or application targets.

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Maltodextrin FAQ

What is maltodextrin used for in commercial production?

Maltodextrin is used as a bulking agent, stabilizer, and carrier. It adds structure to dry mixes, improves mouthfeel in drinks and sauces, and helps prevent clumping and spoilage. It’s a go-to ingredient for snacks, instant soups, bakery items, and supplement powders.

Maltodextrin has longer glucose chains and a lower DE than dextrose or glucose. That means it’s less sweet and offers more texture-building and binding benefits. Dextrose is pure glucose and much sweeter by comparison.

No. Corn-based maltodextrin is naturally gluten-free and contains no common allergens. We only source from FDA-compliant suppliers with allergen control processes in place.

Keep it in a sealed container in a dry, cool space. Exposure to moisture can cause clumping or reduced performance. When stored properly, maltodextrin stays shelf-stable for up to two years.

Yes. As a maltodextrin supplier, we offer tiered pricing for bulk orders and recurring delivery contracts for manufacturers. Let us know your volume and schedule for a custom quote.

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