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You may have seen the word “maltodextrin” in the labels of some food ingredients. Maltodextrin is becoming a popular alternative to sugar, and athletes and food manufacturers alike are moving in that direction. What is Maltodextrin? Maltodextrin is...
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Adding maltodextrin to high-calorie foods may reduce fat by up to 50 percent, without altering important properties such as strength, researchers say. The study, published in the Journal of Tissue Studies, tested the ability of maltodextrin hydrated gel...
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We mentioned earlier that maltodextrin is each of the various carbohydrates resulting from the relative hydrolysis of starch. Maltodextrin can be obtained from any starchy food, including corn, potatoes, wheat, tapioca or rice. It may not have a high nutritional...
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What is maltodextrin? Maltodextrin is a white, relatively tasteless starchy powder that manufacturers add to many foods to improve flavor, concentration and shelf life. Maltodextrin is a food additive and a common ingredient in packaged foods such as...
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Maltodextrin Product Analysis Maltodextrin is a chemical compound with a variable molar mass that is normally considered a starch derivative. This product has no sweet taste and consists of long carbohydrate chains. Maltodextrin is commonly known as polymer glucose...
