Maltosec - Tapioca Maltodextrin - 500g - Sosa

Turning fats into powder: the Maltosec technique

Maltosec is a tapioca maltodextrin — described by Chef Christophe Marchais simply as a "tapioca flour" — formulated at 91% dry extract to absorb fats and oils and convert them into a fine, workable powder. Flavour-neutral, gluten-free, allergen-free, vegan, and certified Halal and Kosher, it works across all kitchen contexts without restriction.

Once mixed with a fat, the resulting powder dissolves completely in water-based media — it disappears on contact with a liquid, leaving only the aroma of the original fat behind. The transformation is irreversible: the powder does not revert to liquid form.

How to use

The base ratio is 2 parts Maltosec to 1 part fat, adjusted to the desired texture:

1. Place the fat (oil, melted butter, nut paste, fatty cream) in a bowl.
2. Gradually incorporate Maltosec while whisking, until well-separated crumbs form.
3. For a very fine, homogeneous powder: blend in a Thermomix at speed 3 for 1 minute.
4. Use directly as a powder, shape with a cutter, or cook in a pan or oven for a crispy texture.

Applications

Maltosec works hot and cold, opening a wide spectrum of textures:

• Flavoured powders: olive oil, hazelnut oil, argan oil, brown butter — as garnish or plate decoration
• Crumbles and false crumbles: shaped by hand or with a cutter, can be coloured with Taste Colour powders
• Crispy tiles and gaufrettes: spread and baked or pan-fried until golden
• Rocks and shortbreads: irregular textures shaped for plating
• Gluten-free polvorones and shortbread: tart bases, granola bars, streusel
• Geometric shapes: cut with a mould and pan-fried for original savoury or dessert garnishes

Illustrated Creations

• Chocolate gaufrette — Maltosec chocolate powder spread and oven-baked, thin and crispy tile texture.
• False crumble — coloured Maltosec crumbs shaped into irregular rocks, immediate visual and textural impact on the plate.
• Mojito cloud — mint essential oil absorbed by Maltosec, light aromatic powder rested on a fresh leaf.
• Chocolate hazelnut polvoron — Maltosec dough shaped with a cutter, melt-in-the-mouth sandy texture, gluten-free.

Technical demonstrations

Presenting oil in an innovative form — Chef Christophe Marchais: white chocolate grapefruit tartlet with olive oil Maltosec crumble (part 1/2)

Presenting oil in an innovative form — Chef Christophe Marchais: plating and finishing (part 2/2)

Technical specifications

Allergens: No allergens in the product. May contain traces of: egg, peanut, soy, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites.

* SOSA Ingredients Transparency Selection | prepared with 100% natural raw materials - no artificial flavour - no colouring - no synthetic preservative - no GMO - no palm oil