Yellow Dextrin

Dextrin is degradation product obtained by treating starch under carefully controlled conditions. Dextrin is made by heating starch in dry form with small amounts of catalyst. Dextrin is White or Yellow Powder that is partially or fully water-soluble, yielding optically active solutions of low viscosity. There are two types of Dextrin such as White Dextrin which has an appearance of the native starch and has solubility varying from 25-80%. It forms a soft, light coloured gel on cooling. The other one is Yellow Dextrin which ranges in colour from pale yellow to dark brown and has high water solubility. It is used to produce high solid concentration pastes.