maltodextrin
noun
malto·dex·trin
ˌmȯl-tō-ˈdek-strən 
: any of various carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch (as of corn or potatoes) and used in prepared foods especially as a filler and to enhance texture and flavor
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Most gels use carbohydrates like maltodextrin to produce glucose and fructose.
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Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
So, my whole-food gel replacements must contain up to 90 grams of carbs and break down as easily as maltodextrin.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are common ingredients added to stevia products.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
For example, maltodextrin is a starch product used to improve the taste and texture of pre-packaged foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
Check with your healthcare provider before making recipes with maltodextrin.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 1 July 2024
Part of the reason why is because of maltodextrin, an emulsifier that slows down the melting rate of ice cream.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Navigating Ultra-Processed Food Choices The FAO suggests that a good first step in identifying whether a food is ultra-processed is if the ingredients listed contain items not typically used in kitchen cooking, like maltodextrin and artificial sweeteners.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 3 Feb. 2024
Added sugars, such as corn syrup, cane sugar, and high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
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Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
So, my whole-food gel replacements must contain up to 90 grams of carbs and break down as easily as maltodextrin.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are common ingredients added to stevia products.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
For example, maltodextrin is a starch product used to improve the taste and texture of pre-packaged foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
Check with your healthcare provider before making recipes with maltodextrin.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 1 July 2024
Part of the reason why is because of maltodextrin, an emulsifier that slows down the melting rate of ice cream.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Navigating Ultra-Processed Food Choices The FAO suggests that a good first step in identifying whether a food is ultra-processed is if the ingredients listed contain items not typically used in kitchen cooking, like maltodextrin and artificial sweeteners.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 3 Feb. 2024
Added sugars, such as corn syrup, cane sugar, and high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
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“Maltodextrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maltodextrin. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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