Maltodextrin
What it is
Maltodextrin is a starch-derived carbohydrate ingredient used for functions such as texture and carrying other ingredients.
What it does
Its role depends on the product formulation.
Research context and ingredient forms
Ordinary maltodextrin and resistant maltodextrin ingredients should not be assumed to be nutritionally interchangeable.
Using this information
Check the full ingredient name and nutrition label. The presence of a carrier does not establish the effectiveness of the active ingredient it accompanies.
Scientific Research & References
- Substances Added to Food: Maltodextrin
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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- 21 CFR 184.1444: Maltodextrin, 2025 edition
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.