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Corn Dextrin

Low concern

Corn dextrin is GRAS and considered a safe carbohydrate ingredient. Resistant dextrins are recognized as dietary fiber.

Found in

341 products

What it is

A carbohydrate produced by partial hydrolysis of corn starch, ranging from short-chain dextrins to maltodextrin-like products.

Used as a thickener, stabilizer, bulking agent, and carrier in foods.

Why it's flagged

highly processed carbohydrate

What regulators actually say

"Dextrin is the product resulting from heating dried corn starch."

FDA 21 CFR 184.1277 — ecfr.gov

"FDA recognizes certain non-digestible carbohydrates including resistant maltodextrin/dextrin as meeting the dietary fiber definition."

FDA Dietary Fiber Review — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS; listed in 21 CFR 184.1277

European Union — EFSA

Permitted food ingredient

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