Maltodextrin acid

Chemical formula: C6nH(10n+2)O(5n+1)

Maltodextrin is a white powder and starch that is made from corn, rice, potato or wheat starch. Manufacturers add it to many foods to improve their taste, thickness or shelf life. Maltodextrin is generally used as a thickener or filler to increase the volume of processed food. It is also a preservative that increases the shelf life of packaged foods