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Maltodextrin - Feed Ingredient

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch, typically sourced from corn, rice, or potato. It consists of short chains of glucose molecules and is classified as a rapidly digestible carbohydrate. Maltodextrin is commonly used in equine nutrition as an energy source, particularly in supplements designed for performance horses that require quick-releasing carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment.

In feed formulations, maltodextrin serves as a palatable and easily digestible carbohydrate that provides a rapid source of glucose. It is often included in electrolyte supplements, energy pastes, and recovery products to support hydration and muscle function. While maltodextrin has a high glycemic index, making it useful for horses needing immediate energy, it may not be suitable for horses with metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), as it can contribute to spikes in blood sugar levels.

Maltodextrin is typically used in controlled amounts and in specific formulations rather than as a primary component of a horse’s diet. Its rapid digestibility makes it beneficial in certain feeding situations but requires careful consideration in horses prone to metabolic issues.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Maltodextrin as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Acid Ease (Protexin Equine)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
ProbioticProbiotic
Acid Ease by Protexin Equine is a powdered gut supplement designed for all working classes of horses. It is formulated with calcium carbonate, pre-, pro, and postbiotics, and L-theronine.
All-In-One Supplement (Extreme Equine Supplements)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
All-In-One Supplement by Extreme Equine Supplements is a comprehensive vitamin and mineral formula designed to support overall health and development in horses.
Apple Hi-Drate Powder (Equine America)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
Apple Hi-Drate is a supplement for horses that is intended to support hydration and provide electrolytes. It contains minerals and is meant for working horses.
Balancer Gold (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Balancer Gold is a soy-free ration balancer with 13.5% protein, 4.5% fat and 14.2% NSC. It has a lower feeding rate and can be used alone or in combination with other complete feeds or feed ingredients.
Base Mix P55 (Uckele)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Base Mix P55 is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement intended for pregnant or lactating mares, growing foals, and performance horses. This supplement contains balanced calcium to potassium ratio.
Breeders Choice Plus (DAC)
BroodmareBroodmare
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Breeders Choice Plus by DAC is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement designed for breeding horses. It contains trace minerals, selenium, and probiotics.
CocoSoya Granular (Uckele)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
CocoSoya Granular by Uckele is a supplement for horses that contains 29% fat levels that combines flax seed and rice bran that intends to provide an energy source to build and maintain weight.
Combined 4-Way (Equerry’s)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
VitaminsVitamins
Combined 4-Way by Equerry's is a powdered supplement that intends to support digestive, hoof, coat and joint health in senior or performance horses.
Corta-Flx HA-100 (Manna Pro)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Corta-Flx HA-100 by Manna Pro is a joint supplement that contains Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Yucca, and Glucosamine HCl. The supplement can be given as a pellet or liquid.
Corta-Flx Pellets (Manna Pro)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Corta-Flx Pellets by Manna Pro is an equine joint supplement made with Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Yucca, and Glucosamine HCl. The pellets are made using alfalfa meal, molasses, vegetable oil, and apple flavouring.
Daily Combo (Empire Research)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
DigestionDigestion
IngredientIngredient
YeastYeast
Daily Combo from Empire Research is an equine digestion supplement. Daily Combo is formulated with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics and yeast. This supplement is intended to support horses' gut function.
Devil’s Relief (NAF Equine)
Gut HealthGut Health
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Devil's Relief from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies, but is not meant for pregnant mares. This supplement is formulated to support digestive health, joint health, and mobility.
Diamond Balancer (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Grain FreeGrain Free
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutrientsNutrients
Diamond Balancer by Triple Crown is a grain-free pelleted balancer formulated for adult horses with metabolic concerns. It provides 14% protein, 3% fat, and 15% fiber (as fed).
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage by Triple Crown is an orchard and alfalfa hay blend intended to provide a complete diet for performance and mature horses. It's chopped forage format is designed to support easier chewing and swallowing.
Diamond Smart Cube (Triple Crown)
DentalDental
ForageForage
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Cubes by Triple Crown is a cube containing beet pulp, timothy hay and orchard hay. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Diamond Smart Pellet (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Pellet by Triple Crown is a Teff hay pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Electro Dex (Horse Health Products)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
FlavorFlavor
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
Electro Dex is an equine electrolyte supplement that is meant to help supply electrolytes for horses in training or performance. It is also intended to assist with horses that are stressed and can support mineral balance.
Electrovits (Herbs for Horses)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
StaminaStamina
VitaminsVitamins
Herbs for Horses Electrovits is an electrolyte supplement containing B-Complex vitamins. It is important to replenish electrolyte minerals such as sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium following exercise.
Equerry’s Choice (Equerry’s Horse)
DigestionDigestion
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProbioticProbiotic
VitaminsVitamins
Equerry's Choice is a micro-encapsulated blend of probiotics and digestive enzymes. It also contains minerals and vitamins including organic selenium. This supplement is recommended for all horses and ponies at any work level.
Equi-Base Grass Pellets (Uckele)
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Equi-Base Grass Pellet is a base mineral and vitamin supplement designed to balance diets based on grass hay/forage or a 50/50 alfalfa grass forage.
Equi-Base Senior (Uckele)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Equi-Base Senior is a powdered vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplement formulated for senior horses. It contains ingredients which can support hoof, coat, immune and digestive function.
Equine Restart (Equi-lete)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
StressStress
Equine Restart by Equi-lete is a microbial supplement intended to support the gastrointestinal tract and overall immune health in all horse types.
Glucosamine 10000 Plus with MSM (NAF Equine)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Glucosamine 10000 Plus with MSM from NAF Equine is intended to support joint health in all horses and ponies. This supplement contains glucosamine and MSM.
Growth (Triple Crown)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
StallionStallion
Triple Crown Growth is a beet-pulp-based feed intended to support healthy growth and joints and meet the needs of broodmares and breeding stallions. It provides 10% fat and 15% crude fiber.
High Endurance (Cox Vet Lab)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
StaminaStamina
High Endurance is a supplement intended to be given before and after an event to help replace vitamins, minerals, and amino acids lost during performance.
Hylarin-B (MVP)
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
StressStress
Hylarin-B by MVP is a powdered supplement for horses that intends to support and maintain joint function. Hyaluronic acid intends to support cartilage and joint fluid.
In The Pink Powder (NAF Equine)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HindgutHindgut
YeastYeast
In The Pink Powder from NAF Equine is intended for horses and ponies in light to heavy work. This supplement is meant to support overall digestive and gut health.
In The Pink Senior (NAF Equine)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
YeastYeast
In The Pink Senior from NAF Equine is intended for senior horses and ponies. This supplement is meant to support overall gut health.
JuniorGLO Horse Pellet (ADM Animal Nutrition)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
JuniorGLO is a concentrated feed designed for foals, growing horses, and broodmares intended for feeding alongside a good-quality forage. It contains ingredients to support gut health, bone growth, and muscle development.
Liqui Lyte (Uckele)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
Liqui Lyte is a liquid electrolyte supplement that supplies calcium, sodium, chloride, and magnesium lost in sweat. It utilizes maltodextrin as a simple sugar to increase electrolyte absorption.
Lite (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Triple Crown Lite is a palatable, low-calorie, high-fiber pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. This feed is intended for horses or ponies prone to laminitis and insulin resistance and tends to gain weight easily. This feed has an NSC of 9.5%.
M Power (NAF Equine)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
GrowthGrowth
MuscleMuscle
NutrientsNutrients
M Power from NAF Equine is intended for performance horses, young horses, and growing horses. This supplement is meant to support performance, stamina, and muscle development.
Microvit H Promix Biotin 2% (Adisseo)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Microvit H Promix Biotin 2% by Adisseo is a vitamin additive that contains 20,000 mg per kg of biotin. Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is required in the horse’s diet for the production of keratin – the main protein that forms a strong, durable hoof structure.
Milk & Grow Pellets (Uckele)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Milk & Grow Pellets is a vitamin, mineral, probiotic, and amino acid pelleted supplement formulated for lactating and gestating mares as well as growing foals that have increased nutrient demands.
Muscle EQ (Uckele)
GrowthGrowth
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Muscle EQ by Uckele is a powdered supplement that provides a blend of amino acids that intend to aid in muscle development, support, and strength. It contains ingredients such as acetyl l-carnitine HCL, l-leucine, and beta-alanine.
Nice -N- Eze (Cox Vet Lab)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
MetabolismMetabolism
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
MuscleMuscle
Nice-N-Eze is a calming supplement intended to help horses during stressful situations such as competition and travelling.
Nu-Hoof Maximizer (Select The Best)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Nu-Hoof Maximizer by Select The Best is a powdered supplement that provides nutrients important to hoof quality. These include biotin, methionine, copper and zinc.
Optimize (Uckele)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
MetabolismMetabolism
NutrientsNutrients
Optimize is a pelleted ration balancer with a feeding rate of 1-2 lbs per day. It is formulated for horses needing a low starch and sugar diet, such as horses with metabolic disorders. The NSC content in this ration balancer is 7.8%
Orange Superior (DAC)
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProbioticProbiotic
VitaminsVitamins
Orange Superior is a vitamin and mineral supplement that can be given to any mature horse, and is meant to support metabolic functions, energy balance, and also provides probiotics.
Perform Gold (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
FiberFiber
Perform Gold is a high energy density pelleted feed designed for performance horses. It provides 12.5% protein, 12% fat and 15.3% NSC, and contains a mixture of organic and inorganic minerals.
Power-Plus Mix (Havens Horsefeed)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
GrainsGrains
PerformancePerformance
Power-Plus Mix by Havens Horsefeed is a high-energy feed for performance horses. It contains barley flakes, corn flakes, and oats as energy sources. The additional electrolytes support horses in hot climates.
PrimeGLO (ADM Animal Nutrition)
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
PrimeGLO is a concentrated horse feed designed for mature horses. It is a soft, easy-to-chew formulation that contains ingredients to support gut health. The total NSC is 14.5%.
Pro Lyte Powder (Uckele)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
Pro Lyte Powder is the powdered electrolyte supplement, similar in formulation to Liqui Lyte. It supplies calcium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and potassium with maltodextrin to increase electrolyte absorption.
ProAdvantage – Alfalfa Formula (Progressive Nutrition)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
ProAdvantage® – Alfalfa Formula is a ration balancer concentrate intended for horses consuming alfalfa hay. This feed contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals in a lower-starch format.
ProAdvantage – Grass Formula (Progressive Nutrition)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
ProAdvantage® – Grass Formula is a concentrated ration balancer intended for horses consuming grass or mixed hay. This feed contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals in a lower-starch format.
PROFEET Liquid (NAF Equine)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
PROFEET Liquid from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This supplement is meant to support hoof health and growth through the addition of biotin.
Racing Formula (DAC)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Racing Formula by DAC is a vitamin and mineral supplement designed for high performance horses. It is formulated with trace minerals, Vitamin E , biotin and probiotics.
Recovery Plus (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
ExerciseExercise
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Woody’s Recovery Plus is an equine supplement intended to be fed to horses post-exercise. It provides amino acids from whey protein concentrate, yeast, Vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals.
Rescue Aid Paste (DAC)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
ProbioticProbiotic
Rescue Aid Paste by DAC is a gut-health supplement formulated to support hindgut function in horses. It contains probiotics to help maintain a healthy digestive environment.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.

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