The methodology developed and validated for the determination
of maltodextrin in raw milk using HPLC-ELSD was adequate,
with selective and accurate results and presenting recovery within
acceptable limits. Detection of maltodextrin addition in raw milk
using this method is simple and effective. However, other extraction
processes should be tested for quantification of maltodextrin
traces to improve the limits of detection and quantification. Nevertheless,
maltodextrin in raw milk was detected by the proposed
method down to an adulteration level of 1%.