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ShivaDestructor

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Making dextrine
« on: April 26, 2012, 04:33:44 PM »
Kephra,

I've hunted for dextrine this afternoon and couldn't find it nearby, so I've decided to make my own which of course is extra satisfying.

In the following link there are three different dextrines, which one would you aim for?

http://www.wichitabuggywhip.com/fireworks/dextrin.html

/J

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Re: Making dextrine
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2012, 04:49:20 PM »
I would go for the yellow, as its the most water soluble according to your link.

I am surprised that your pharmacies do not carry a dextrin based fiber product akin to Benefiber.
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Re: Making dextrine
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2012, 04:59:50 PM »
I am surprised that your pharmacies do not carry a dextrin based fiber product akin to Benefiber.

I only called the closest health food stores and they had all sorts of stuff but not pure dextrine, I'll check some of the pharmacies, good idea.

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Re: Making dextrine
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2012, 05:07:14 PM »
Benefiber is made from wheat BTW.
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Re: Making dextrine
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2012, 05:41:23 PM »
Is your homemade dextrin water soluble?
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Re: Making dextrine
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2012, 07:05:24 PM »
Is your homemade dextrin water soluble?

It is, but it needs some heat, effort and time. It has a tendency to create lumps.

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