Product Profile
NUTRIOSE® FB 06
Wheat Dextrin
| Product Name | NUTRIOSE® FB 06 |
| Generic Name | Maize or Wheat Dextrins |
| Physico-chemical properties | |
| Compliance | FCC |
| Synonyms | Dextrin |
| CAS Number | 9004-53-9 |
| Chemical Structure |
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| Physical Form or Appearence | Off-white to yellowish powder |
| Application | NUTRIOSE® FB 06 wheat dextrin is a soluble fiber source. It is produced from non-GM source and does not contain residual gluten. NUTRIOSE® FB 06 can be used in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications including swallowable tablets, chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, hard capsules, blends, granules, pellets premix, medicated confectionary, syrups, suspensions and liquids. |
| Water content (LOD) |
Water Content (LOD) Maximum: 6 % |
| Source | Wheat |
| Average mean particle diameter | 360 µm |
| Particle Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction |
dv10: 106 µm dv50: 360 µm dv90: 670 µm |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water. At high concentration, the wetting and dissolution time of the powder is delayed due to the increased viscosity. |
| Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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| Taste/Odor | Neutral taste, slightly sweet |
| Powder Characteristics |
Powder Flowability (according to Ph.Eur. 2.9.16, 10mm outflow opening): 11 s Bulk Density: 0.38 g/cm3 Tapped Density: 0.49 g/cm3 True Density: 1.495-1.589 Angle of Repose: 36 ° |
| Glass Transition Temperature vs. Water Content |
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Disclaimer
These typical values are provided for information only and we believe them to be reliable. Methods available upon request.