Q. What is maltodextrin?
A. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines maltodextrins, (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n•H₂O, CAS Reg. No. 9050-36-6, as non-sweet, nutritive saccharide polymers that consist of D-glucose units linked primarily by alpha-1-4 bonds, having a DE less than 20. They are prepared as a white powder or concentrated solution by partial hydrolysis of corn starch with safe and suitable acids and/or enzymes.

Q. What are Corn Syrup Solids?
A. MALTRIN^® corn syrup solids are defined by the FDA as dried glucose syrup with a DE of 20 or higher.

Q. What is DE?
A. Dextrose Equivalence is a quantitative measure of the degree of starch polymer hydrolysis. It is a measure of reducing power compared to a dextrose standard of 100. The higher the DE, the greater the extent of starch hydrolysis. As the product is further hydrolyzed (higher DE), the average molecular weight decreases, and the carbohydrate profile changes accordingly.

Q. Is GPC’s organic process certified?
A. In the MALTRIN OR™ process, great care is taken to assure organic integrity throughout the supply chain in accordance with the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) standards. The process has been inspected and approved for the production of organic rice maltodextrins and rice syrup solids by Quality Assurance International.

Q. Where are GPC ingredients manufactured?
A. GPC ingredients are manufactured in the United States.

Q. Can I purchase GPC ingredients outside the United States?
A. GPC is a global company with ingredients available through a network of agents and distributors around the world.