Why is maltodextrin in products?
A. It is used a flow agent and in very small amounts. Maltodextrin is a sugar that comes from malt and dextrin. Malt is found in roasted malt, which comes from barley. It is commonly used in bread, cakes, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, chewing gum, and jelly. There is no known toxicity. Dextrin comes from starch and is used in beer, and cereals. Flow agents are essential in the bottling process and maltodextrin is one of the most natural ingredients available.
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