Process for preparing dextrins

Abstract

Dextrins are prepared by hydrolyzing starch with an enzyme that consists essentially of a beta-amylase enzyme. The product prepared thereby will include a dextrin, such as beta-limit dextrin. Upon ultrafiltration of this product, a dextrin-rich fraction may be recovered. If desired, the dextrin-rich fraction may be further purified via diafiltration. Retrograded amylose may be separated from the product of enzymatic hydrolysis.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A method for spray-drying maltose, comprising: providing a maltose-containing product; 
 adding to said product an amount of a dextrin effective to enhance the susceptibility of said maltose-containing product to be spray-dried to thereby form a blended product; and 
 spray-drying said blended product.