Ingredient

Maltodextrain

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use maltodextrin as a thickener, a bulking agent, or a sweetener. It can …

What it is

Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate made from corn, rice, potato starch, or wheat. It is a white powder that is easily digestible and often used as a food additive. It is produced by breaking down starches through a process called hydrolysis.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use maltodextrin as a thickener, a bulking agent, or a sweetener. It can improve the texture and mouthfeel of foods. You can find it in powdered drinks, baked goods, sauces, and processed meats.

Health notes

Maltodextrin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a highly processed carbohydrate with a high glycemic index, meaning it can raise blood sugar levels quickly. JECFA has evaluated maltodextrin and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence on its impact on gut bacteria is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential negative effects while others show no significant impact.

Allergen info

Maltodextrin is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It is typically derived from corn or rice, which are not major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless derived from wheat, and even then, processing usually removes gluten proteins.

Products containing Maltodextrain

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Kool-Aid, Unsweetened Drink Mix, Peach Mango, Peach Mango Kraft Heinz Foods Company Kool-Aid, Unsweetened Drink Mix, Peach Mango, Peach Mango Powdered Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Hickory Smoked Brown Sugar Other Meats High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 141kcal 19.4Protein 5.3Fat 2.9Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Brown Gravy Mix Gravy Mix 417kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 66.7Carbs Urban Accents, Incorporated Urban Accents, Strawberry Lemonade Mix, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade Powdered Drinks 330kcal 0Protein 0Fat 89.6Carbs Instant Drink Mix The Kroger Co. Instant Drink Mix Powdered Drinks 417kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Boar's Head, Pepperhouse Gourmaise Boar's Head Provision Co., Inc. Boar's Head, Pepperhouse Gourmaise Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 571kcal 0Protein 57.1Fat 14.3Carbs Krause Gentle Corporation Green Tea Tea Bags 29kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.5Carbs Everson Spice Co., Inc. All-Purpose Seasoning, Chipotle Rasberry Sprinkle Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 455kcal 0Protein 0Fat 90.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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