Strip based test for detection of maltodextrin in milk

Technology Details:

Maltodextrin is hydrolysed product of starch and is available in market with different DE

values. Because of better solubility of maltodextrin and ambiguity in interpretation of iodine
test for maltodextrin detection, milk is frequently adulterated with maltodextrin.
Maltodextrin is not a permitted additive as per FSSAI Rules. A rapid paper based strip test
has been developed for the detection of maltodextrin in milk. The prepared strip is white in
colour. The test involves dipping the strip in milk followed by visualization of change in
colour of the strip. The colour change to yellow after about 3 minute in case of milk is
adulterated with maltodextrin. The intensity of yellow colour produced in the strip is
proportional to the amount of maltodextrin present in milk sample. The developed
detection strip can also be used to detect the presence of maltodextrin in various milk
products (Khoa, Dahi etc.) The colour change in maltodextrin detection strip also occurs in
the presence of glucose or HO. Hence, the presence of maltodextrin will be confirmed
only in absence of glucose or HO - which can be ascertained by glucose and HO
detection strips, respectively. The test can detect presence of 0.2% level of maltodextrin in
milk. The developed test is more sensitive than the existing liquid based test. The shelf-life is
more than 3 months at refrigeration temperature. The test can be performed even by non-
technical person. The method has been validated at a NABL accredited laboratory. The test
can be used at milk collection centres, reception dock of dairy industries and also at house
hold.

Licensing terms

Nature of License: Non-exclusive

Duration of the License: 10 years
License fee:
o India:
Rs. 1.50 Lakh + applicable taxes with 2% royalty on gross sales or
Rs. 2.25 Lakh + applicable taxes without royalty
o Overseas: USD 3000 + applicable taxes without royalty
Training support: Up to 3 Persons nominated by the licensee shall be trained for the
period up to 5 days. The cost of training to be imparted by the institute is included in the
 licensing fee. The expenses for boarding and lodging and travel of the licensee personal shall
be borne by the licensee.
All statutory compliances related to production, sales, transportation, storage to be
fulfilled by the licensee.