Maltodextrin

Question: Where does maltodextrin and xanthum gum come from? I know maltodextrin is sugar, and xantum gum is a thickener for gluten-free foods but does anyone know what creates it?

Answer: Maltodextrin has several possible sources, and may contain gluten. I can't go further than that.

Question: Best way to get Maltodextrin in a powder or liquid form? I'm wanting to start adding a 50/50 mixture of dextrose and maltodextrin in my post-workout protein shakes. I've seen 100% Dextrose Powder that you can buy. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how I can get maltodextrin into my protein shake? Powder or Liquid would be best! Thanks!

Answer: There is a protein supplement called "Absorb Plus" which it's principle carbohydrate is maltodextrin. Absorb Plus also has the highest quality, pre-digested whey protein available. It comes in three different flavors and tastes great! Plus clean up is a breeze. Here's some information on what makes it so good in relation to other protein drinks: WHY IS ABSORB PLUS BETTER THAN OTHER SHAKE PRODUCTS? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're used to drinking commercial meal replacement products, you'll probably be amazed at the difference Absorb Plus will make to your health and weight. 1. PROTEIN SOURCE Other products: - use much cheaper (and less nutritious/bioavailable) protein sources like egg albumin, casein, whey concentrate, etc. When they do contain whey protein, it is often heat-extracted, which is a much cheaper extraction method, but it also denatures the protein. - particularly be wary of those that contain casein - as it is the milk protein that most people are allergic to. - many commercial products contain only 10 grams per serving of a nutritionally inferior protein. Absorb Plus: - uses the highest quality, most bioavailable source of whey protein on the market (we use cross-flow membrane, cold-extracted, whey protein isolate). - contains absolutely no casein and it is also 99.9% lactose-free. - contains 27 grams of whey protein isolate per serving. 2. AMINO ACIDS Other products: - usually contain only the amino acids that are automatically present in their protein source. Absorb Plus: - contains the 9 amino acids automatically present in its whey protein isolate, AND it also contains 10 more - that were specifically chosen for their health-giving properties. - contains an additional, completely customized, free-form amino acid blend. For example, Absorb Plus contains 1000 mg of just L-Glutamine per serving (the primary amino acid used for intestinal mucosal repair)! Here are the other amino acids in our customized blend and what they each do to help your body: L-Alanine - aids in the metabolism of glucose for energy L-Aspartic Acid - increases stamina, protects the liver, aids cell function and RNA/DNA formation L-Cystine - aids in skin formation, helps heal burns and wounds, assists in the supply of insulin to the pancreas L-Glutamic Acid - aside from glucose, is the only compound used for brain fuel. Increases firing of neurons in nervous system, metabolizes sugars and fats L-Glycine - retards muscle degeneration, necessary for central nervous system function and a healthy prostate L-Proline - used in healing cartilage, strengthens joints, tendons and the heart muscle L-Serinee - needed for proper metabolism of fats and fatty acids, aids in production of immunoglobulins and antibodies L-Threonine - helps maintain protein balance in the body, aids formation of collagen and elastin L-Tyrosine - aids function of pituitary, adrenal and thyroid glands. Used to treat anxiety, depression, headaches and allergies **If you were to purchase these amino acids on their own, you'd likely pay about $50 per bottle. 3. CARBOHYDRATES Other products: - most commercial meal replacement products derive a majority of their calories from lots of oil (can result in intestinal spasming) and lots of sugar. Neither of these ingredients is particularly healthy, nor likely to result in healthy muscle (not fat). - ratio of sugar to maltodextrin is not ideal (too much sugar), since sugar is a cheaper ingredient than maltodextrin. Absorb Plus: - the principle carbohydrate in Absorb Plus is maltodextrin (derived from corn). Maltodextrin has a slower uptake to the bloodstream, thereby helping to avoid the "sugar high" and resultant crash you can get from many liquid shake products. 4. FLAVORS & SWEETENERS Other products: - many are sweetened with glucose or sucrose and/or artificial sweeteners like Aspartame, Splenda, Acesulfame-K, etc. We (and many health authorities) believe these artificial sweeteners are toxic. - most use artificial flavors and coloring agents - again, we believe these to be toxic and damaging to your health. Absorb Plus: - sweetened only with fructose (naturally occurring sugar in fruit and some vegetables). Absorb Plus contains the same amount of fructose per serving as an apple. - contains 100% natural flavors and colors only.

Question: Can anyone tell me in any amount how many calories and/or carbs are in maltodextrin? I've searched everywhere. I've got a fifty pound bag of it upstairs, but there is no Nutrition facts or anything. Maltodextrin doesn't have ingredients. It IS the ingredient. I was told that it was a good mass (w/o protein) builder if you didn't want to buy the expensive weight gainers out there, which I have already done and given up on. You can say an ounce or 100 grams or whatever and I will do the math for the amount I use in my concoction. I just mix it with purified water, add a tad bit of sugar, and lemon juice for flavor. It's interesting stuff. Sticky as hell if you get it on your fingers. Clumps form in water if you shake it up. Blending is a must for this kind of stuff. Anyway, any help please. Thanks.

Answer: MALTRIN® maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from natural corn starch. The starch is cooked, and then acid and/or enzymes are used to break the starch into smaller polymers (a process similar to that used by the body to digest carbohydrate). MALTRIN® maltodextrins are generally sold as dried powders. MALTRIN® maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose (sometimes labeled "glucose polymers"). MALTRIN® maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber. MALTRIN® maltodextrins are not produced from and do not contain malt products. Corn-based maltodextrins are safe for patients with celiac disease since they do not contain proteins from wheat, barley, oats or rye. MALTRIN® maltodextrins are not known to contain MSG. Diabetics should follow the advice of their physicians. MALTRIN® maltodextrin’s glycemic index should be considered metabolically equivalent to glucose (dextrose). The finished product… Is easily digestible Is a convenient source of energy Contains approximately 4 calories per gram Is cold-water soluble Has low or no sweetness Helps in producing many liquid and dried nutritional products

Question: Is Maltodextrin the same with Tapioca Maltodextrin? We have no available Tapioca Maltodextrin here in the Philippines, all we have is the Maltodextrin. Are those two the same? We don't have Tapioca Maltodextrin here in the Philippines. What we have is Maltodextrin only and Tapioca Starch. What's the difference between the three? Can I use any of the three to make Olive Oil Powder or Nutella Powder?

Answer: Maltodextrin by any other name is maltodextrin . It is made from corn . No matter what it is accompanied with in a title , it is made from corn . It is one of many processed elements of corn and frankly for health reasons you should really avoid it in your diet . It is directly linked to Diabetes . Now I know people will say its made from many things , but they are unequivocally wrong . It is too easily and cheaply made from corn and is a trademark name of a processed corn element ! Maltodextrin is a type of corn sugar . Tapioca is a starch which will thickes almost anything you add it to .

Question: is maltodextrin a safe ingredient in milk formula? I read in one of the labels for milk formula for children 1-3 years, the first ingredient was maltodextrin. Is it okay for me to have my child drink the milk with that ingredient? My child is just a year old.

Answer: It's a sugar, it's found in cow's milk, it's a natural ingredient and non-toxic. It's fine. It is converted quickly to glucose, glucose is used in the blood to fuel our cells - especially brain cells. Their are no LD50s or toxic effects known (from MSDS reports). If you were to suspend it in the air it would make a good flammable material (think the sugar mill that blew up, same diff) Since you're using formula, stick with this one. What difference does it make when all formula is made with sugar in it?

Question: What is the effect of maltodextrin in every day foods and is long-time consumption save? I know that it used by bodybuilders, but that is not my interest. I want to know why it is in some every day foods and what the effect is?

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Question: how could diet Ice cream contain maltodextrin? I found a diet ice cream that contains maltodextrin and isomalt. isn't maltodextrin kind of same as "sugar"? then ho could this product be of the "diet" kind?

Answer: Both are actually starches and offer sweetness to foods without the impact of sugar. Yes, it can be used in "diet" products.

Question: Is the food ingredient Maltodextrin Vegan? I am tired of finding hidden animal products in foods!? Is maltodextrin Vegan? Is it healthy? I am a new Vegan and are trying to make sure I do not accidently eat something with those pesky "Hidden" animal derived ingredients in them!

Answer: it is vegan. a sweetener derived from corn, potato or rice starch.

Question: Does a medium dosage of Maltodextrin release insulin? How many grams of Maltodextrin does it take to release insulin?

Answer: maltodextrin is, simply put, a sweetener. bodybuilders use maltodextrin to create an insulin spike post-workout. this is done in conjunction with protein in a PWO shake. the insulin spike caused by the sweetener (maltodextrin in this case) force feeds your muscles protein when they are simultaneously consumed. it basically forces protein into your muscles. insulin levels are important because too low of an insulin level then you're body becomes catabolic and will metabolize your muscle (cortisol levels rise when insulin is too low). when you cause your insulin level to get too high, it may trigger unwanted fat storage. so, like all things, we use it sparingly to keep a balance. its best not to consume a sweetener all day, but possibly a small amount in the morning to combat cortisol spikes when you wake up (it happens, your body has risen from a fast...) and immediately after your weight-training session

Question: What are the facts about an ingredient in some types of protein called Maltodextrin? I know it adds a lot of weight which is why my one protein shake has 910 calories in it and 53 grams of protein... but is this a bad type of filler? I've heard it's no good

Answer: It's a sweetener and thickener. "A maltodextrin is a short chain of molecularly linked dextrose (glucose) molecules, and is manufactured by regulating the hydrolysis of starch. Typical commercial maltodextrins contain as few as three and as many as nineteen linked dextrose units. While the singular term “maltodextrin” is permitted in an ingredient statement, the term “maltodextrin” can be applied to any starch hydrolysis product that contains fewer than 20 dextrose (glucose) units linked together. This means that the term “maltodextrin” stands for a family of products, not a single distinct ingredient. Additionally, today’s commercially important maltodextrin products are produced from corn, potato or rice. Unlike the other starch sweeteners, the undefined term “maltodextrin” can be used in an ingredient list no matter the original source of starch. Maltodextrins are used in a wide array of foods, from canned fruits to snacks. Maltodextrins may also be an ingredient in the single-serve, table-top packet of some artificial sweeteners." There are a number of sites that suggest people can suffer side effects from using malto dextrin, including explosive diarrhoea! however, not everyone suffers problems with it. You can find sites showing problems by typing in maltodextrin side effects to a search engine.

Question: What is maltodextrin, is it bad or healthy for you? some people say it is a food additive, what is that? and some people say it gives you alot of energy

Answer: a sugar... it's not good for you

Question: Why do even simple foods have additives like soy lecithin, maltodextrin, xanthan gum? I bought sunflower seeds today, just honey roasted sunflower seeds. Why does something as simple as that have so many additives? It seems like everything on the grocery shelf says soy lecithin, xanthan gum, maltodextrin....if you look these ingredients up on wikipedia, there's just some weird scientific description that pretty much tells you nothing about where these food-manufacturers get this stuff or why they use it.

Answer: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ most of that "stuff" is added to preserve the product, flavor the product, or help the product perform.

Question: What would be end result of adding Lactose powder or Maltodextrin to Dairy whitener? Would adding lactose to Dairy whitener be a better option for getting thicker mouthfeel or should Lactose serve the purpose

Answer: ewww. just use the real thing. when you see words that long you know it isnt healthy. just use cream or milk

Question: Is Turkey Breast from Rotisserie a good post workout meal if it has Maltodextrin in the ingredients? Does it mean it will digest fast even if it's considered "a whole meal" I usually eat white rice with my hemp protein shake after workouts.

Answer: it doesn't matter what u eat man, I'm a personal trainer. as long as u eat after wards. NOT before. if u do wait at least two hours till u work out if not the work out was for nothing.

Question: I heard the "best" thing to take post-workout is glucose and maltodextrin? What are some sources that are high in glucose and maltodextrin?

Answer: Maltodextin is a powder supplement that is a carbohydrate. It's a fast digesting carb which helps replenish the glycogen stores in your muscles. The glucose causes an insulin spike, which is a growth hormone. You can buy a maltodextrin supplement at any bodybuilding store. Glucose you can get from fruit juice.

Question: Does anybody know anything about maltodextrin? Can you mix it into any meal and you won't be able to taste it? Is it good for gaining weight?

Answer: Its a common ingredient in energy drinks used by endurance athletes. Cytomax, Powerbar Endurance to name a couple. I've never heard of it being used for weight gain, although I suppose it would work if you drank enough.....