Maltodextrin – Versatile Ingredient for Brewing, Sports Drinks & Homemade Carb Powders

Build Body in Beer. Fuel Your Workouts. Smooth Out Your Recipes.

Maltodextrin is a highly adaptable, food-grade carbohydrate powder made from starch. It’s prized for its neutral flavour, excellent solubility, and versatility across brewing, cooking, and homemade sports nutrition. Whether you’re a brewer looking to improve mouthfeel in your beer or an athlete crafting your own hydration formula, maltodextrin delivers reliable performance.

Make Your Own Sports Drink or Carb Powder

Maltodextrin is one of the best ways to add long-lasting energy to your homemade endurance or hydration drinks. It digests more slowly than simple sugars, providing sustained fuel without spiking your blood sugar. When blended in a 1:1 ratio with dextrose, it mimics the carbohydrate profile of many commercial sports drinks and gels—at a fraction of the price. Perfect for cyclists, runners, or anyone looking to fine-tune their fuelling strategy.

• DIY Sports Drink Powder: Blend maltodextrin with sugar or dextrose to make your own hydration mix tailored to your needs.

• Carb Powder for Workouts: Add to your pre-workout or post-workout shake for a smooth, long-lasting energy boost.

• Hydration Gels: Use in homemade endurance gels or rehydration formulas for marathon or triathlon prep.

• Budget-Friendly Alternative: Make your own fuelling blends instead of paying for expensive commercial brands.

Brewing Applications

In brewing, maltodextrin is an unfermentable sugar, meaning it won’t increase alcohol content or sweetness—but it adds thickness, body, and mouthfeel. It’s especially popular in stouts, porters, and hazy IPAs that benefit from a creamier profile.

• Enhances Mouthfeel: Gives beer a thicker, smoother feel on the palate.

• Improves Head Retention: Supports a lasting, stable foam cap.

• Boosts Body Without Sweetness: Adds weight and roundness without increasing sugar perception.

• Non-Fermentable: Contributes to final gravity but doesn’t ferment into alcohol.

More Uses in the Kitchen

Maltodextrin is widely used in commercial food manufacturing and increasingly by home chefs and makers:

• Ice Cream: Reduces iciness, enhances texture, and adds body without excess sweetness.

• Sauces & Soups: Thickens and stabilizes liquids without altering flavour.

• Confectionery: Used in candies and gummies to improve chew and structure.

• Baking & Meal Replacements: Adds smoothness and bulk to recipes and nutritional blends.

How to Use

• For Brewing: Add 50–250g per 19L (5 US gallons) depending on your desired body and mouthfeel.

• For Drinks: Combine with sugar or dextrose in a 1:1 ratio to make your own carb powder or energy drink.

• Dissolving: Mixes easily in warm or room temperature liquids.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry location in a sealed container.

Available in 250g, 1kg, and 25kg bags, our maltodextrin is trusted by home brewers, athletes, chefs, and DIY enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re making your own sports drink, crafting a rich milk stout, or perfecting a gelato recipe, this is a pantry staple you’ll keep coming back to.