Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate mixture, which is mainly obtained from cornstarch.
Maltodextrin is particularly often used in food production. It is used, for example, as a thickening agent for children's food, confectionery, meat, sausage and ready-to-eat soups. In light products, maltodextrin is often used as a fat substitute. Fat loss means that the calorie and fat content of food can be greatly reduced.