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Tapioca Malt Syrup

Low concern

Like other glucose/maltose syrups, contributes added sugars; FDA classifies added sugars as a nutrient of public health concern.

Found in

230 products

What it is

A sweetener produced by enzymatically converting tapioca starch using malted grain enzymes, yielding a syrup composed primarily of glucose, maltose, and higher saccharides.

Sweetener and bulking agent; provides texture and sweetness in cereals, bars, and confections.

Why it's flagged

added sugars contribute to excess calorie intake

What regulators actually say

"Added sugars are sugars that are added during the processing of foods... Diets high in calories from added sugars can make it difficult to meet nutrient needs while staying within calorie limits."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a sweetener (starch hydrolysate)

European Union — EFSA

permitted as a food ingredient

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