{"id":91099,"date":"2019-12-17T04:50:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T12:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/?p=91099"},"modified":"2021-09-20T09:21:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T16:21:21","slug":"resistant-maltodextrin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/blog\/resistant-maltodextrin\/","title":{"rendered":"5+ Benefits of Resistant Maltodextrin + Safety & Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maltodextrin usually brings to mind a processed sugar added to packaged foods. However, another form of maltodextrin is a digestion-resistant dietary fiber that may promote gut health and prevent diabetes. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>What are Maltodextrins?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide) derived from plant sources, such as rice, potato, corn or wheat [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Maltodextrin exists in either a digestible or a digestion-resistant form<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

The digestible form of maltodextrin (MD) is a good source of energy, but it can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other health issues [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Resistant maltodextrin (RMD) is a dietary fiber that enhances gut health, improves digestion problems, and prevents diabetes and obesity [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

<\/a>What is Maltodextrin (Digestible)?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The digestible maltodextrin is a common ingredient in foods and the one associated with health dangers. Although maltodextrin is a plant extract, it is highly processed. This white powder is industrially produced by breaking down starch (with enzymes or acids), followed by purification. The final product is tasteless and soluble in water [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Maltodextrin is used as a food additive <\/strong>to [R<\/a>, R<\/a>]:<\/p>\n