Ingredient · E1400

Dextrin

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add dextrin to foods as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer. It can also …

What it is

Dextrin is a type of carbohydrate, a polysaccharide, made by breaking down starches from plants like corn, potato, or tapioca. This breakdown happens through processes involving heat, acid, or enzymes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add dextrin to foods as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer. It can also act as a bulking agent or to improve crispness in snacks. It's commonly found in baked goods, sauces, processed snacks, and confectionery.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognizes dextrin as safe (GRAS) for use in food. It is easily digested and absorbed by the body. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated dextrins and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake, considering them to be food ingredients. There are no notable controversies regarding its safety at typical intake levels.

Allergen info

Dextrin itself is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. However, it is often made from starches like wheat, which contains gluten, or corn, which is not a major allergen.

Products containing Dextrin

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HORMEL Hormel, Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki Other Meats 116kcal 17.0Protein 3.6Fat 4.5Carbs Donuts KINNIKINNICK Donuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 4.4Protein 15.6Fat 64.4Carbs GLICO POCKY PANDA Glico Pocky Panda, Wheat Cracker Cookies & Biscuits 429kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs Royal Milk Tea, Dry Tea Mix ROYAL MILK TEA Royal Milk Tea, Dry Tea Mix Powdered Drinks 429kcal 7.1Protein 0Fat 85.7Carbs Daesang America, Hot Pepper Beans Paste DAESANG AMERICA Daesang America, Hot Pepper Beans Paste Baking Additives & Extracts High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 211kcal 5.3Protein 0Fat 47.4Carbs Seoul Trading, Instant Seasoning, Wasabi Furikake SEOUL TRADING Seoul Trading, Instant Seasoning, Wasabi Furikake Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 400kcal 20Protein 10Fat 40Carbs SANRIO CO., LTD Sanrio, Hello Kitty, Instant Seasoning, Egg Furikake Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 400kcal 0Protein 20Fat 40Carbs HELLO KITTY Hello Kitty, Instant Seasoning, Vegetable Furikake Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 400kcal 0Protein 20Fat 40Carbs BULL-DOG Dry Pasta Sauce Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 311kcal 17.8Protein 5.6Fat 0Carbs BULL-DOG Dry Pasta Sauce Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 311kcal 17.8Protein 5.6Fat 0Carbs GLICO Japanese Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 522kcal 8.7Protein 26.1Fat 60.9Carbs SUN MAID Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 410kcal 5.1Protein 11.5Fat 71.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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