Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a common food ingredient often found in processed foods. It is derived from starchy foods like corn, rice, or potatoes. Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate and is used in a variety of food products to improve texture, thicken sauces, or as a sweetener.

To make maltodextrin, the starchy food source is cooked and then treated with enzymes that break down the starch into shorter chains of sugar molecules. These chains are then purified and dried to create a white powder with a neutral taste. This process makes maltodextrin easy to dissolve in liquids and gives it its characteristic fine texture.

You may see maltodextrin listed on food labels due to its role in enhancing flavour, thickening sauces, or extending the shelf life of packaged foods. It is commonly used in products like salad dressings, snacks, and baked goods. Maltodextrin can also be found in sports drinks and meal replacement shakes as a source of quick energy.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Maltodextrin

Fibre One 90 Calorie Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Go Ahead Apple Bakes
Pom Bear Salt & Vinegar Flavour Potato Snacks
Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato
Space Raiders Beef Flavour Cosmic Corn Snacks
The Curators Beef Jerky Teriyaki Spice
Kallo Blueberry & Vanilla Rice & Corn Cakes
FUEL10K Blueberry Oat Muffin
Sainsbury's Burger Sauce
Jacob's Cheddars Cheese Biscuits

Asda Cheese & Onion Bakes
Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom
Asda Chicken & Sweetcorn Flavour Micro Rice
M&S Chicken Fajita Wrap
Asda Chip Shop Curry Snack Mix
Asda Chocolate & Fudge Cereal Bars
Asda Chocolate & Orange Cereal Bars
Weetos Chocolate Hoops Cereal
Weetabix Chocolate Melts Milk Chocolate
Weetabix Chocolate Melts White Chocolate
Lindt Classic Recipe Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Bar
Lindt Classic Recipe Vegan Smooth Chocolate Bar
Kellogg's Coco Pops Cereal
Asda Cookies & Cream Flavour Spread
Asda Cool Sharing Tortilla Chips