~ Maltrodextrin....An artificial sweetner ~ If this is the main ingredient in your protein shake, you just paid a lot for filler. If its first, second, or third item on the ingredient list, remember that what is listed first, is what is mostly in the product! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maltodextrin, according to the Sugar Association, an offshoot of the U.S. industry, is a short chain of molecularly linked dextrose (glucose) molecules, manufactured by a process that breaks down starches found in common cereals such as rice or corn, as well as in starchy vegetables such as potatoes. The process typically produces a white or cream-colored powder that can be sweet or flavorless. Where is Maltodextrin Used? Maltodextrin, because of its sweet properties, is used as an artificial sweetener. The popular sweetener Splenda contains maltodextrin. It also is used in many canned foods and dessert mixes. Maltodextrin also functions as a filler and thickener, meaning it can be used in place of cornstarch or flour to thicken sauces, gravies and syrups.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:39:15 +0000
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