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What are maltodextrin and dextrose and why are they added to SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Are those ingredients safe?

April 26, 2017added calorie dextrose ingredients maltodextrin safe sweetener

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What are maltodextrin and dextrose and why are they added to SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Are those ingredients safe?

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Maltodextrin is made from the enzymatic breakdown of common starch, a carbohydrate-storage molecule found in hundreds of edible plants we eat every day; things like corn, rice, and potatoes. The maltodextrin in SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener products is made from common corn starch. Maltodextrin molecules are readily broken down to yield molecules of dextrose, which are the basic building blocks of maltodextrin. Dextrose is also known as glucose, which is the body’s main source of energy. Glucose is also synthesized naturally in the body.