Malto Dextrin in Rub

[Jim Babek]

Was just reading the ingredients list of a bag of rub at a local market and noticed malto as an ingredient high on the list.

I use malto in homebrewing for the purpose of mouthfeel but cant figure out why this would be an ingredient in a rub since it is tasteless and odorless. Anyone have an idea?

 

[Larry Wolfe]

Jim,
Check this out. http://www.grainprocessing.com/food/malinfo.html

 

[Jim Babek]

Thanks Larry but still wondering why its in there. Just filler maybe?

 

[Larry Wolfe]

Jim,
It kinda explains it, it is bascially used as a drying agent. At least that is what I got out of it. So basically kinda used to prevent caking and moisture of the rub.