Modified Food Starch- Tapioca Maltodextrin

Also refered to as N-Zorbit M Tapioca Maltodextrin is a modified food starch derived from tapioca starch. It plays a very pivotal role in the stabilization of aqueous mediums. Another interesting thing to consider when using tapioca maltodextrin is that when combined with high fat solutions (oils, butter, fat) it will transform the liquid fat into a free flowing powder. I have used tapioca maltodextrin to make a variety of powders from many different types of oils and fats. Some of my favorite oils to use in my recipes are nut oils. A basic recipe follows:

Nut Powder

30g nut oil

27g tapioca maltodextrin

5g 10x sugar

10g dextrose

tt salt

Method

Whisk all ingredients together

Pass through a tamis

Reserve in a dry vessel