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Wheat dextrin

Wheat dextrin suppliers and sourcing guide

Wheat dextrin is a soluble fiber made from wheat starch. The starch is heated dry with a small amount of acid, which breaks and re-forms the glucose links so that much of the product resists digestion, and is then refined, decolorized and spray-dried. It is sold as a fine white powder that dissolves in water and drinks without thickening them; because it comes from wheat, it must be labeled as a wheat ingredient.

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Category
Fibers
Also known as
resistant wheat dextrin · soluble wheat fiber · wheat starch dextrin · Triticum aestivum dextrin
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of wheat dextrin

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Standard wheat dextrin powder

    Spray-dried resistant dextrin from wheat starch, often 70 to 85% dietary fiber.

  • Gluten-tested grades

    Refined grades tested for gluten; whether they can carry a gluten-free claim depends on the result and local rules.

  • Agglomerated grades

    Granulated for faster dispersion in drinks and stick packs.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Dietary fiber content
Total dietary fiber by AOAC 2001.03 or 2009.01, on a dry basis.
Sugars
Glucose and other low-molecular-weight sugars by HPLC.
Gluten
Gluten by ELISA, typically R5 competitive method for hydrolyzed products.
Moisture, ash and pH
Drying and refining checks.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Wheat dextrin is hygroscopic, so keep it in sealed, moisture-barrier bags in a cool, dry place and re-seal opened bags. Suppliers set a best-before date for unopened packaging.

Lots and expiry dates

Fiber percentage and gluten results can vary by lot and supplier, so record both from each COA. Keep wheat on your allergen matrix and labels for every lot.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • 21 CFR 184.1277 affirms dextrin as GRAS, including dextrin prepared by dry heating wheat starch, with no limitation other than good manufacturing practice.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • FDA lists resistant maltodextrin/dextrin among the non-digestible carbohydrates it intends to propose adding to its dietary fiber definition.

    Source: fda.gov (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.

Wheat dextrin suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of wheat dextrin can brands buy?

Common forms include standard wheat dextrin powder, gluten-tested grades and agglomerated grades. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for wheat dextrin include?

Expect dietary fiber content, sugars, gluten, moisture, ash and pH and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should wheat dextrin be stored?

Wheat dextrin is hygroscopic, so keep it in sealed, moisture-barrier bags in a cool, dry place and re-seal opened bags. Suppliers set a best-before date for unopened packaging.

What is the regulatory status of wheat dextrin?

21 CFR 184.1277 affirms dextrin as GRAS, including dextrin prepared by dry heating wheat starch, with no limitation other than good manufacturing practice. FDA lists resistant maltodextrin/dextrin among the non-digestible carbohydrates it intends to propose adding to its dietary fiber definition.

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