agglomerated maltodextrin source

The only maltodextrin I'm aware of is what homebrewers use to kick up the body of their beer as an additive.

It's usually powdered, but maybe looking at beer brewing supplies is an idea? There's some exotic stuff there. It's usually stupid cheap.

I know Hammer’s Sustained Energy is stupid-expensive compared to a 50# bag, but it would give you some insight to convenience and efficacy.

$1.79 at Midwest Brewer. http://www.midwestsupplies.com/maltodextrine.html
Your local brew supply store might have it too.

Ben, do you know if that's agglomerated, vs the powder?

Thanks!

Bill

It's powdered. Ive only used it in the brew room

Unfortunately, I've never been able to find any small quantities. We could do a group buy if some folks were willing.

Ryan

Sounds like a plan, Ryan. Anyone else interested?

Cheers,

Bill

Bill,

Check out CytoCarb 2. I bought some today based on some research and it appears to be agglomerated. Two pounds was $13 at my local vitamin shop.

Ryan

"Two pounds was $13 at my local vitamin shop."

Two pounds is $1 out of a 50# bag. The OP is looking for the bulk rate.

"while I can accept (reluctantly) the idea of a 50 lb bag, there was also a $200 minimum order, so I was looking at about 150 lbs! :(

Anyone know where one can get agglomerated maltodextrin in more reasonable amounts?"

Maybe my reading comprehension is off, but I thought he was looking to try agglomerated without having to buy a 50lb bag. Trying to find bulk pricing in small quantities of anything will be difficult, hence the term bulk pricing.

Either way, maybe there is someone else out there like myself who is looking for small amounts instead of a 50lb bag. If so, CytoCarb 2 appears to be an option. Thanks

Ryan

"If so, CytoCarb 2 appears to be an option."

How do you know it's agglomerated? I couldn't find anything on the website mentioning that.

I'm not 100% certain, Greg is the only person i know who has seen it. However, it's very different than the powder maltodextrin that I have. This isn't really a powder, more like sugar crystals. You can shake it around and it doesn't create the dreaded dust cloud. Mixes in cold water easily without clumping. Even if it's not, I will stick to this stuff instead.

Ryan

"This isn't really a powder, more like sugar crystals. You can shake it around and it doesn't create the dreaded dust cloud. Even if it's not, I will stick to this stuff instead."

That sounds like agglomerated malto all right. Thanks, Ryan. I was reluctant to pop for it without knowing.

Thanks, Ryan. If I can't find a way to get something more like 50 lbs (or less, as opposed to > $150 lbs), I may give this a try some time.

Still hoping for some takers n a group order.

Cheers

Bill