Tapioca maltodextrin
Tapioca maltodextrin is maltodextrin made from cassava (tapioca) starch instead of corn. The starch is partly hydrolyzed with enzymes, refined and spray dried to a white powder sold by dextrose equivalent (DE). Brands choose it over corn maltodextrin for corn-free, non-GMO or organic labels, and it is also used to turn oils into powders. Some low-density grades are sold specifically for absorbing fats in culinary use.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
DE 10 to 18 powders used as carriers and bulking agents in drink mixes, flavors and supplements.
Very light, low-DE powders that absorb oil and are used to make oil and fat powders.
Made from certified organic tapioca starch; one of the more common organic maltodextrin sources.
Tapioca grades sold as non-GMO, sometimes third-party verified.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Store sealed in lined bags in a cool, dry room, away from odors and off the floor. Like other maltodextrins it is hygroscopic and cakes after exposure to humid air, so reseal opened bags promptly. Shelf life is set by the supplier specification, and older stock is retested for moisture and micro.
DE, moisture and bulk density vary within a grade's range from lot to lot. Record them per lot along with the organic or non-GMO certificate, and check bulk density when the maltodextrin is used to absorb oil.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
21 CFR 184.1444 describes maltodextrin as prepared by partial hydrolysis of corn starch, potato starch, or rice starch; tapioca starch is not among the sources named in that section.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists maltodextrin (CAS 9050-36-6) with oral non-medicinal purposes that include anticaking agent, bulking agent and coating agent.
Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Manufacturer · Muscatine, IA
Family-owned US corn processor making maltodextrins, corn syrup solids, tapioca maltodextrins and food starches for food, beverage, supplement and personal care formulators.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include standard spray-dried grades, low-density grades, organic and non-GMO. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect dextrose equivalent, moisture, bulk density, residual cyanide and SO2, heavy metals and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Store sealed in lined bags in a cool, dry room, away from odors and off the floor. Like other maltodextrins it is hygroscopic and cakes after exposure to humid air, so reseal opened bags promptly. Shelf life is set by the supplier specification, and older stock is retested for moisture and micro.
21 CFR 184.1444 describes maltodextrin as prepared by partial hydrolysis of corn starch, potato starch, or rice starch; tapioca starch is not among the sources named in that section. Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists maltodextrin (CAS 9050-36-6) with oral non-medicinal purposes that include anticaking agent, bulking agent and coating agent.
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