Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch, typically from corn, wheat, or potato sources. It consists of glucose units linked in chains with a dextrose equivalent (DE) typically between 3-20, making it less sweet than sugar but highly water-soluble. Formulators choose maltodextrin for its exceptional ability to absorb and stabilize oils and volatile ingredients, its film-forming properties that improve skin feel, and its capacity to enhance product texture while remaining virtually invisible on the skin.