maltodextrin
noun
malto·dex·trin
ˌmȯl-tō-ˈdek-strən 
: any of various carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch (as of corn or potatoes) and used in prepared foods especially as a filler and to enhance texture and flavor
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Sucralose is zero calories, but Splenda contains dextrose and maltodextrin, which add a negligible amount of calories—especially since sucralose, which is up to 600 times as sweet as sugar, is often used sparingly.
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Most contain more than one type of carb—for example, glucose, fructose, and maltodextrin.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
Key Ingredients: Ginseng, biotin, maltodextrin, and witch hazel are just a few of the 94% naturally derived, vegan ingredients that make up this formula.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
That usually consists of starch, food coloring, and stabilizers and preservatives (look for words like maltodextrin, dextrose, and gum arabic).
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The Build Muscle formula, for example, includes organic tapioca maltodextrin and gluten-free oat powder.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Most gels use carbohydrates like maltodextrin to produce glucose and fructose.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
So, my whole-food gel replacements must contain up to 90 grams of carbs and break down as easily as maltodextrin.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are common ingredients added to stevia products.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Most contain more than one type of carb—for example, glucose, fructose, and maltodextrin.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
Key Ingredients: Ginseng, biotin, maltodextrin, and witch hazel are just a few of the 94% naturally derived, vegan ingredients that make up this formula.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
That usually consists of starch, food coloring, and stabilizers and preservatives (look for words like maltodextrin, dextrose, and gum arabic).
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The Build Muscle formula, for example, includes organic tapioca maltodextrin and gluten-free oat powder.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Most gels use carbohydrates like maltodextrin to produce glucose and fructose.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
So, my whole-food gel replacements must contain up to 90 grams of carbs and break down as easily as maltodextrin.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are common ingredients added to stevia products.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Maltodextrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maltodextrin. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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