The effect of different carrier agents on the powder bulk
density is shown in Fig. 7 and on the solubility of black mulberry
powders is also shown in Fig. 8. The particles produced
with maltodextrin 6DE showed the lowest bulk density, followed
by those produced with gum Arabic and maltodextrin
9DE. The sample produced with maltodextrin 20DE showed
the highest bulk density. An increase in maltodextrin dextrose
equivalent leads to an increase in bulk density. This can be
attributed to the fact that the higher the maltodextrin DE, the
lower its glass transition temperature and, as a consequence