Buy maltodextrin: Fast carbohydrates & powder (bulk & high-end)

Whether for an immediate energy boost for endurance athletes or as an essential building block in a post-workout shake for bodybuilding: maltodextrin powder is the gold standard among complex carbohydrates and the ideal companion for your maximum performance. At Gigas, we curate a selection of the purest carbohydrate powders from leading manufacturers such as GN Laboratories, Peak and BioTech USA.

From the quickly available high-speed variant (DE19) to modern products with low osmolarity (DE6), here you will find the ideal source of energy for your performance. We focus in particular on raw materials that provide energy without burdening the stomach.

Maltodextrin 6, 12 or 19 - which value suits your goal?

Many athletes are faced with the question: What does the number behind the name mean? The DE value (dextrose equivalent) indicates the extent to which the plant-based starch (usually maize starch) has been enzymatically broken down into smaller components such as dextrin, maltose and glucose. It determines how quickly the body absorbs the split chains and how sweet the powder tastes.

An often underestimated factor in the professional sector is osmolarity. In physical terms, it describes how many particles are dissolved in a liquid. Isotonic solutions (same pressure as blood plasma) pass through the stomach the fastest. As our premium standard (especially DE6) consists of very long molecular chains, the particle density in the solution is significantly lower than with simple sugars. The result: the drink leaves the stomach quickly and ensures a complete and stable energy supply without you feeling full or bloated during training.

While classic products often focus on high values, the trend in professional sport is clearly towards lower values for a more constant release of energy. Here is a comparison of our bestsellers:

Muscle building & bodybuilding: maltodextrin after training

In bodybuilding, the "anabolic window" after a workout is crucial. To maximize muscle building and strength, experienced athletes combine their whey protein with a fast carbohydrate source. Your goal determines the product:

• The quick insulin spike: if you're training extremely hard and want energy to be immediately available to your muscles to replenish empty energy stores (glycogen stores), reach for Glucofast (DE19). It boosts insulin and transports nutrients into the cells.
• Intra-workout (during exercise): During very long sessions (over 60 minutes), reserves are noticeably depleted. A moderate amount of neutral powder in water (approx. 30g) helps to keep the intensity up until the last set. Unlike solid food, the liquid form does not strain the body during exercise.
• The lean bulk (quality build-up): Many modern athletes avoid extreme blood sugar fluctuations to avoid storing unnecessary fat or fatty acids. This is where the product from GN is superior. It provides the energy for regeneration, but releases it more consistently.

DIY weight gainer: clever use of bulk maltodextrin powder

Do you want maximum calorie control? Many of our customers use the pure powder in bulk packs to mix their own weight gainer. This is often cheaper and of higher quality than ready-made mixtures.

Especially for so-called "hard gainers", who find it difficult to put on weight, it is often a challenge to cover the enormous calorie requirement with solid foods alone. After a large plate of pasta or rice, many feel sluggish and full. A liquid shake, on the other hand, provides hundreds of calories without paralyzing the digestive system for hours.

Thanks to its neutral taste, it is also perfect for enriching smoothies, drinks or solid foods such as muesli or quark. It fits into any diet and your individual recipes to invisibly increase energy density.

Recipe: The Gigas Clean Gainer

• 50g protein powder(e.g. 100% Dairy Whey)
• 60-80g maltodextrin powder (we recommend GN DE6 for a neutral taste)
• 10g Creatine or glutamine
• 500ml water or oat milk

Result: Approx. 600 clean calories without feeling full.

Pure maltodextrin vs. dextrose & carb matrices

We are often asked: "Is maltodextrin superior to dextrose?" The answer lies in the chemistry. Pure glucose (dextrose) draws a lot of water into the stomach and intestines. This can lead to nausea during sport - especially during intense exercise.

The high-quality raw material binds less water (lower osmolarity). You can therefore drink high amounts of energy without straining your digestion. In addition, pure products are usually free from fructose, sucrose, gluten and unnecessary additives. This is particularly true of the high-purity powder from GN Laboratories.

Another disadvantage of simple sugars is the so-called "rebound effect" (sugar crash). After the rapid increase, the blood sugar often falls back below the initial value, you fall into an energy hole and become tired. The complex structure of our top sellers mitigates this effect, ensuring a more consistent performance throughout your training.

Special case Carb-Matrix: Products such as Olimp Carbonox or BioTech CarboX are not pure maltos, but a complex carbohydrate mixture of malto, dextrose and fructose. They are ideal if you are looking for a flavored drink, but note that you are bound to a fixed flavor here.