What is Maltodextrin?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Maltodextrin is a mixture of carbohydrates made by breaking down starch. It consists of glucose building blocks joined into chains of different lengths.
Why is it in the product?
Maltodextrin is used as a bulking agent and carrier and provides fast available energy.
Where is it found?
For example in sports drinks, powders, ready-made sauces and protein bars.
Too much
Maltodextrin raises blood sugar about as fast as glucose.
Other names
Maltodextrine, Maltodextrina
Source
EFSA 2010: Dietary reference values for carbohydrates and dietary fibre.
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