Characteristics

Although Cluster Dextrin^® is a dextrin with a high molecular weight, it has high solubility. A solution of Cluster Dextrin has the following characteristics compared to other dextrins of similar Dextrose Equivalent.

• Rarely becomes clouded even with repeated cryolysis.
• Low osmotic pressure of the solution.

Stability of Various Dextrin Solutions

The levels of sweetness and unfavorable taste of Cluster Dextrin^® are extremely low, because of its high purity and the fact that it contains few low-molecular weight substances.

Cluster Dextrin^® can be dried easily, but it is hard to color it. Cluster Dextrin, an excellent spray-drying aid, can be used for powdering various substances. It has many applications for powdering extracts of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other substances that easily absorb humidity.

Moisture content of Cluster Dextrin after storage at various relative humidities at 25°C