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title: "Maltose syrup DE for chewy confectionery: how do you choose? — LiangduSyrup"
url: "https://liangdusyrup.com/forum/maltose-syrup-de-for-chewy-confectionery-how-do-you-choose/"
date: 2026-10-01
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# Maltose syrup DE for chewy confectionery: how do you choose?

DE drives sweetness, viscosity and texture in chewy candy. Buyers and formulators do not always agree on the target.

- Which DE range do you use for chewy texture, and why?
- Do you blend maltose with glucose syrup for body?
- How does DE affect stickiness in packaging?

Would be useful to hear what has worked across different climates.