Maltodextrin
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-8 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Easily digestible polysaccharide with extremely high glycemic index (GI 85-105), spiking blood sugar faster than table sugar.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved as food ingredient
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS certified bulking agent
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Approved food carbohydrate source
Commonly Found Foods
Protein powderspowdered drinkssnack seasoningssports supplements
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Brown rice flour✓ Oat flour✓ Acacia gum
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