Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate found in a variety of foods. They have a calorific value of 4 kcal/g. Carbohydrates are required by the body for basic metabolic processes and should account for 50-55 percent of total energy consumption. Carbohydrates, particularly maltodextrin, have been shown by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to help the brain and muscles function normally.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the maltodextrin market which was growing at a value of 3.57 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 6.51 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.80% during the forecast period of 2022-2029.