Maltodextrins are obtained by the partial hydrolysis of starch whereby the basic polymeric structure is retained. Products with different dextrose equivalent values (DE) are offered. Maltodextrins are water soluble, non-sweet products that are supplied as spray-dried powders.

Maltodextrins are used as diluents in single unit dosage preparations such as sachets. Because of their inherent polymeric nature, maltodextrins also make excellent binders for direct compression.

Brand

• CPharm™ Dry

Functionalities

• Diluent
• Binder
• Carbohydrate source
• Coating agent

Applications

• Solid dosage formulations
  • Excellent binder/diluent in direct compression and wet and dry granulation
  • Diluent in capsule and powder formulations
• Liquid dosage formulations
  • Viscosity increasing agent and crystallization inhibitor in liquid formulations
• Carrier for spray-drying of active substances
• Carbohydrate source in oral nutritional supplements