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419680

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Maltodextrin

Synonym(s):

MLD

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
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UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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biological source

corn

Quality Level

description

dextrose equivalent 15.0 - 20.0

form

powder

mp

240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

O[C@@H]([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O)[C@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6+/m0/s1

InChI key

GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-SLPGGIOYSA-N

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General description

Maltodextrin is a saccharide polymer that can be classified as a carbohydrate. It can be produced by acid hydrolysis of the starch. The powdered material formed after purification and spray drying can be used in a variety of food and beverage products. It can be used as a good source of energy in food products with a value of 16 kJ/g.[1][2]

Application

Maltodextrin can be used as a binding additive for 3D printing manufacturing.[3] It can be used as a forming agent in the preparation of soya bean sprout extract.[4]

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Investigating approaches for three-dimensional printing of hydroxyapatite scaffolds for bone regeneration
Key Engineering Materials, 631(1), 306-311 (2015)
Physicochemical properties and storage stability of spray-dried soya bean sprout extract
Lee D, et al.
International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51(8), 1869-1876 (2016)
Nutrition, health, and regulatory aspects of digestible maltodextrins
Hofman DL, et al.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 56(12), 2091-2100 (2016)
Effect of addition of maltodextrin on drying kinetics and stickiness of sugar and acid-rich foods during convective drying: experiments and modelling
Adhikari B, et al.
Journal of Food Engineering, 62(1), 53-68 (2004)
Ana Paula Perillo Ferreira Carvalho et al.
Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia, 99(1), 623-629 (2012-06-28)
Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome characterized by intolerance to exertion and reduced functional capacity. To assess the functional capacity of patients with HF and supplemented with creatine. Prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Thirty-three male patients over the age of

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  1. Please what is purity of this maltodextrin?

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    1. Unfortunately, the purity is not measured for this material. The dextrose equivalency specification range is 15 - 20%. Please see the link below to review a sample or lot-specific Certificate of Analysis:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/aldrich/419680#product-documentation

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  2. What is the approximative molecular weight ?

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    1. The molecular weight is not determined for this product. However, an approximate molecular weight for product 419680 Maltodextrin can be determined by incorporating its reported Dextrose Equivalent (DE) range of 15.0 - 20.0, based on the formula:

      DE = (Mglucose / Mn) x 100 (where Mglucose is the molecular weight of Glucose (180 g/mol) and Mn is the number average molecular weight of Maltodextrin)...

      Cf. https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2008.00993.x

      ... by solving for Mn.

      The range of approximate molecular weight would be 900 - 1200 g/mol (18000 / 20 (=900) to 18000 / 15 (=1200)).

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  3. Is there a possibility there is free glucose in this product?

    1 answer
    1. Unfortunately, no Maltodextrin is offered without glucose at this moment.

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  4. How does the Dextrose Equivalent value relate to polymer size?

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    1. Dextrose equivalency (DE) is inversely related to the size of the polymer (sugar). For example, a Maltodextrin product with a DE value of 4.0-7.0, such as product 419672, would have a larger molecular size compared to one with a value of 16.5-19.5, like product 419699.

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  5. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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