Maltooligosaccharides

Description

Maltooligosaccharides are short-chain Glucose polymers produced by controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of starch and used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and biomedical applications as functional carbohydrates, bulking agents, and fermentation substrates. They typically consist of two to ten Glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds and offer high water solubility with mild sweetness.

Maltooligosaccharides appear as a white to off-white powder or as a clear, colorless syrup depending on the grade and solids content. They are freely soluble in water and exhibit low hygroscopicity compared to monosaccharides, supporting stable processing and formulation performance.

In pharmaceutical and related applications, Maltooligosaccharides are used in:

• Oral solid and liquid dosage forms as bulking or carrier agents
• Nutraceutical formulations supporting digestive and metabolic health
• Prebiotic and functional carbohydrate research
• Fermentation and bioprocessing applications
• Stabilization of proteins and biologics during processing
• Food and medical nutrition products requiring controlled sweetness

Functions by providing readily available carbohydrate energy while maintaining a relatively low sweetness intensity. Their controlled degree of polymerization allows tailoring of viscosity, osmotic pressure, and fermentability depending on formulation needs.

CarboMer supplies Maltooligosaccharides with degree of polymerization, purity, moisture content, and microbial quality. The material is suitable for regulated pharmaceutical development, nutritional products, and advanced research applications.

The material is packaged in sealed, moisture-resistant, tamper-evident containers for powder grades or appropriate liquid containers for syrup forms. Available in laboratory, pilot, and commercial-scale quantities. Documentation includes Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and full traceability.

Each batch is tested for identity, carbohydrate profile, degree of polymerization, moisture or solids content, ash content, and microbial limits. Technical support is available to assist with formulation design, sweetness control, and processing considerations.

As with all CarboMer supplied carbohydrate ingredients, Maltooligosaccharides are supported by dependable global supply, rigorous quality control, and expert technical guidance to ensure consistent and reliable performance across pharmaceutical, nutritional, and research applications.