Maltodextrin
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Maltodextrin is made up of 0% water, 0% fat, 100% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
Water | 0% |
Fat | 0% |
Sugars | 100% |
Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
100%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
Learn more about freezing point depression
Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
30%
Similar to 30 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Maltodextrin is 20% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
20%
Nutrition
Maltodextrin has 400 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 100 g of sugars.
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |