MCT Oil Powder
Also known as: MCT powder, powdered MCT, spray-dried MCT, medium-chain triglyceride powder
MCT oil powder is MCT oil spray-dried onto a carbohydrate carrier, most often acacia gum or maltodextrin, to produce a free-flowing powder that disperses in water. Typical products are about 70% MCT oil and 30% carrier, so each gram of powder delivers roughly 0.7 g of oil. It is the form used in keto coffee creamers, meal replacements, and pre-workout or nootropic powders where a liquid oil would be impractical. Dosing is expressed in grams of powder as supplied.
Research summary
Delivers the same C8/C10 triglycerides as MCT oil, which are rapidly oxidized in the liver to ketone bodies.
Dosage
Daily amounts, of compound.
| Lowest studied | Typical range | Highest studied | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 5–10 g | — | — |
Dosed in grams of powder. At the common 70% oil load, 10 g powder supplies about 7 g MCT oil; adjust if the supplier grade is 50% or 80% oil. The carrier (acacia or maltodextrin) adds roughly 3 g of carbohydrate per 10 g, which matters for keto and sugar claims. Evidence comes from studies of MCT oil, not the powder itself, so dose_max_studied is left null. Gastrointestinal tolerance is generally better than the liquid oil.
Standardization: Declare oil load (commonly 50-80% MCT) and carrier type (acacia, maltodextrin, or sodium caseinate)
Source material: spray-dried MCT oil on acacia gum or maltodextrin carrier
As supplied: Typically about 70% MCT oil by weight; the rest is carrier
Forms of MCT
| Form | Typical dose | Element % | Formats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCT Oil Powder | 5–10 g | — | Powder, Capsule | mid |
| MCT Oil | 5–15 g | — | Liquid, Softgel | low |
Format suitability
- Capsule
- Powder
- Tablet
- Softgel
- Gummy
- Liquid
Powder is the natural format. Capsules are listed for low-dose combination products only; a 5 g dose would need roughly 8-10 size 00 capsules because the powder is light and fluffy.
Formulation notes
Declare coconut (tree nut) where applicable. Check the carrier: sodium caseinate versions carry a dairy allergen, and maltodextrin versions may be corn- or wheat-derived.
- Allergen: tree nuts
Sources
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