Tapioca Dextrin
What is Tapioca Dextrin?
Tapioca dextrin is a carbohydrate made by breaking down tapioca starch through a process called hydrolysis. Tapioca starch comes from the cassava plant. This process creates smaller sugar chains (dextrins) from the larger starch molecules.
Is Tapioca Dextrin vegan?
Tapioca Dextrin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tapioca Dextrin gluten-free?
It is also naturally gluten-free.
Is Tapioca Dextrin a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Tapioca Dextrin used for?
It is used in foods as a thickener, binder, and texturizer, helping to improve the consistency and mouthfeel of products.
Is Tapioca Dextrin safe?
Tapioca dextrin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
It is used in foods as a thickener, binder, and texturizer, helping to improve the consistency and mouthfeel of products. It can also serve as a bulking agent or a source of soluble fiber. It's often found in products like chewing gum, baked goods, and snacks.
Health notes
Tapioca dextrin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Dextrins, including those derived from tapioca, are common food ingredients that have been evaluated by JECFA. There are no known health concerns at typical intake levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is also naturally gluten-free.
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