Maltodextrine is a high-quality carbohydrate and tastes moderately sweet. Maltodextrine is absorbed faster by the body than starch. Because maltodextrine is a complex carbohydrate, it is absorbed more slowly and better into the blood. This makes the carbohydrate maltodextrine provide energy over a longer period and regulate blood sugar levels. Maltodextrine can be made from potatoes and corn, for example. Maltodextrine can sometimes contain gluten, as it is often derived from grains in Europe.

Maltodextrine against insects

For the control of aphids, woolly aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites, maltodextrine is used. The maltodextrine prevents the insects from moving or clogs their breathing openings.