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Wheat Maltodextrin
Wheat Maltodextrin
Low concern
Highly processed carbohydrate with high glycemic index. Generally recognized as safe.
Found in
41 products
What it is
Maltodextrin produced via partial hydrolysis of wheat starch; a moderately sweet polysaccharide.
Bulking agent; carrier; texture modifier; mild sweetener.
Why it's flagged
- high glycemic index
- wheat origin (allergen labeling)
What regulators actually say
"Maltodextrin (a nonsweet nutritive saccharide polymer)... is generally recognized as safe."
"Wheat-based maltodextrins including glucose syrups - exempt from labelling provisions of Annex II [allergens] where the process is not likely to increase the level of allergenicity."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1444)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized; gluten exemption per Reg (EU) 1169/2011 Annex II
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