Description
- Maltodextrin is generally used as a thickener or filler to increase the volume of a processed food.
- Maltodextrin may affect the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate, but it undergoes intense processing. It comes in the form of a white powder from rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch. Its makers first cook it, then add acids or enzymes to break it down some more. The final product is a water-soluble white powder with a neutral taste.