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What is MaltodextrinYou must’ve seen this ingredient sitting in the ingredient list at the back of any processed food packaging. So, what is maltodextrin? How is it made? Where is it usually put to use? Let's decode all of these questions in this article and get to know maltodextrin better!Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide commonly used as a food additive and flavor enhancer. The production of this ingredient is carried out by producing vegetable starch through partial hydrolysis( Hydrolysis is t …

IntroductionGottlieb Kirchhoff revolutionized the food and beverages industry when he hydrolyzed starch using heat and sulphuric acid under conditions of high temperature and pressure. This was when liquid glucose syrup was first made in 1811 in Russia. Glucose syrup is widely used in bakery and confectionery industries to add sweetness, texture, and flavor to the products. Liquid glucose syrup is more widely considered the desired form since it is easier to include and is stable under high hea …