Ingredient index / Food
Maltodextrin
A starch-derived ingredient used as a carrier and to shape product texture.
- Label name
- Maltodextrin
- Typical function
- Texture
- Use
- Food
Where is it commonly found?
Powdered mixes, seasonings and instant drinks.
What should you check on the label?
Use the nutrition panel to assess carbohydrate amounts; the ingredient list alone does not give grams.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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