Amylodextrin
What is Amylodextrin?
Amylodextrin (CAS 9005-84-9), also known as Amylogen, is a high-molecular-weight starch fraction produced by the partial hydrolysis of native starch.
Where is Amylodextrin used?
- Food: texture stabilizer and moisture-retaining agent in baked goods, confectionery coatings and processed food formulations
- Pulp and paper: surface sizing agent and binder improving sheet strength, printability and surface smoothness
- Textile: warp sizing that protects yarn during weaving and achieves consistent fabric finish
- Leather processing: contributes to surface coating formulations where controlled film formation and adhesion are required
- It functions as a rheology modifier and humectant.
Good to know: Technical-grade material serves industrial paper and textile end uses where high purity is still essential.
Commercial specifications
- Food-grade specifications comply with FCC and USP requirements
- Packaging in multi-kilogram bags through to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
Amylogen|RefChem:557967|alpha-Maltose|Soluble starch|Dextrin, amylo|STARCH