MALTRIN^® maltodextrins and corn syrup solids are versatile personal care ingredients. They are consistent, soluble, pure and nonirritating, and offer unusually versatile functionality and cost-effectiveness for developing new products, reformulating existing products and line expansion.

MALTRIN^® is the registered trademark for maltodextrins and corn syrup solids produced by Grain Processing Corporation (GPC).

MALTRIN^® maltodextrins and corn syrup solids are mixtures of glucose polymers produced by the controlled hydrolysis of corn starch. The production process begins with corn starch slurry from the wet milling operation. The starch in water slurry is hydrolyzed with food grade acids and/or enzymes. The hydrolysis is controlled to achieve the desired end point. The resulting syrup is then refined by filtering and carbon treatment prior to spray drying. The spray-dried powder is packaged or agglomerated and packaged.

MALTRIN^® maltodextrins are defined by the FDA as products having a dextrose equivalence (DE) less than 20. MALTRIN^® corn syrup solids are defined by the FDA as dried glucose syrup with a DE of 20 or higher.

The MALTRIN^® product line covers a range of Dextrose Equivalence (DE) from 5 to 25. 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.

MALTRIN QD^® maltodextrins and corn syrup solids are quick-dispersing forms of the standard MALTRIN^® products. These products are produced by an agglomeration process that increases particle size and lowers bulk density compared to standard products. They are easily dispersed into water or other aqueous-based systems. They have excellent dispersion and flow properties and function as direct compression binders and diluents. They can also carry limited quantities of oil without losing their physical form or flow properties.

GPC’s MALTRIN^® ingredients are excellent rheology modifiers for a wide variety of personal care applications including liquid and powder cleansing products, creams and lotions, masks, soap bars and other skin and hair care applications. They add body and solids without adding significant viscosity. MALTRIN^® products are also excellent carriers, binders and bulking agents for use in dry blends, tablets, granulations, spray drying and capsules.

MALTRIN^® and MALTRIN QD^® are registered trademarks of Grain Processing Corporation.