*Maltodextrin*
It’s a white, fine powder made from starch. Usually corn, potato, rice, or wheat starch.
# *1. Quick Facts*
**Property** **Detail**
**Taste** Mildly sweet, almost tasteless
**Solubility** Dissolves completely in water. No clumps
**Calories** ~4 cal/g. Same as sugar
**Glycemic Index** High - 85 to 105. Spikes energy fast
**E number** E1450 - E1451 if modified. Regular is E1200
**Gluten** Depends on source. Corn/rice = gluten-free
# *2. Main Uses*
1. *Food & Beverage* - The #1 use
Thickener, filler, bulking agent. In instant drinks, milk powder, soup, seasonings
2. *Sports Nutrition* - "Carb powder"
Energy drink mix for athletes. Absorbs fast
3. *Pharma* - Tablet binder + filler. Makes pills bigger
4. *Flavor Carrier* - Holds flavor and color in powdered drinks, spices