Description
What it is. Maltodextrin is a partially hydrolysed starch, obtained by controlled breakdown of starch from cereal or tuber sources. It is a processed carbohydrate product listed as a feed material (catalogue heading 13.3.6, Miscellaneous chapter).
What it is for. It is generally used as a readily available energy source and as a carrier or binder in compound feeds and premixes. It would typically be employed in starter diets or specialty formulations where easily digestible carbohydrates and good solubility are sought. Its use would also be considered for technological purposes such as pelleting aid or vehicle for additives.
Points to watch. No maximum inclusion level is specified in the official description; compositional and nutritional variability depends on the degree of hydrolysis and starch origin. Storage conditions should limit moisture uptake, as maltodextrin is hygroscopic.
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