Maltodextrins
Also known as: Glucose Polymers; Malt Extract; Malto-Oligosaccharides; Maltrin
Description
Maltodextrins are Polmers of Glucose (Dextrose). They are usually derived from Corn Starch. The Corn Starch is first cooked; acids and/or enzymes (usually Alpha-Amylase) are then employed to break the Corn Starch into smaller Polymers. Maltodextrins are classified as Oligosaccharides.
The Glycemic Index of Maltodextrins is 150.
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