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Maltose
Maltose
Low concern
Maltose is a simple sugar metabolized like other added sugars. It contributes calories and free sugar to the diet; intake should follow the WHO/FDA guidance to keep added sugars below 10% of daily energy.
Found in
275 products
What it is
Disaccharide of two glucose molecules; a malt sugar.
Sweetener, fermentation substrate, browning agent.
Why it's flagged
- added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Added sugars include sugars that are added during the processing of foods, such as maltose and other syrups."
"WHO recommends reducing intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted
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