SPECIFICATIONS OF MALTODEXTRIN
Sl.No
Parameters
Unit
Standard Specifications
1
Description
-
White to slightly cream powder
2
Reconstitution
-
Limpid to slightly opalescent without sediment – up to 40% in hot water
3
Enzymatic activity
-
Absent – alpha amylase
4
Moisture
%
5 max
5
PH
-
4.2- 5.5
6
Dry substance
%
95
7
Dextrose equivalent
%
9-12/ 15-20
8
Ash
%
0.5 max
9
Pb
As
mg/kg max
MG/KG MAX
0. 5mg
0.5 MG
10
Solubility
%
99.5%
11
Starch
%
Negative – iodine test
12
Bulk density
g/cc
0.3 – 0.5
13
Total bacterial count
CFU/g
10,000
14
Salmonella
CFU/g
Nil
15
E.coli
CFU/g
Nil
16
Bacteria Population
pcs/g max
60
Coloform Bacilli
pcs/100g max
30
Pathogen
No detected
No detected
Molecular formula: (C6 H10 O5) n
CAS: 9050-36-6
EC: 232-940-4