Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Maltodextrin, Mallitol, Sorbitol...

capecodda

Recommended Posts

capecodda Rookie
capecodda
Posted

I feel like I have found my home..as far as what my body has been telling me for 45 years. I just hope the damage is not past the point of no return. I have known for many years that for some reason, maltodextrin blows my intenstines up like the Hindenburg . It took a while to figure out what was doing it but it has become a way of life to check labels. However, I know that Sorbitol is even worse. Most of the dextrins, mallitol, and a few others reak havoc and cause excruciating bloat. Does anyone have the same problem and/or know if these additives are somehow related to glutens? I just thought they were alternative sweeteners.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


bklynceliac Apprentice
bklynceliac
Posted

sorbitol is bad stuff. It doesn't have any gluten elements, but it's a gastric irritant of the first rate. It's used often as a sweetener for chewable medicines and candies, but it's main side effect (or purpose when used in laxatives) is drawing a great deal of water into the intestinal tract. That of course can cause problems. It's not a major deal for healthy folks, but for those of us with "stomach issues", it's a good thing to avoid. And watch out, because it's in a lot of gums and mints.

Don't know much about the other two unfortch...

capecodda Rookie
capecodda
Posted
  • Author
sorbitol is bad stuff. It doesn't have any gluten elements, but it's a gastric irritant of the first rate. It's used often as a sweetener for chewable medicines and candies, but it's main side effect (or purpose when used in laxatives) is drawing a great deal of water into the intestinal tract. That of course can cause problems. It's not a major deal for healthy folks, but for those of us with "stomach issues", it's a good thing to avoid. And watch out, because it's in a lot of gums and mints.

Don't know much about the other two unfortch...

Thanks for the info! I rarely get into anything with sorbitol anymore as I have learned over the years what it's in so if I do, it's usually from walking in my sleep to the snack cabinet. (I have kids.) Pain is a good deterrant though. Eventually I nix another food from my list.

Daxin Explorer
Daxin
Posted

AS far as I know, maltodextrin is made from corn, so it should be okay.

gfp Enthusiast
gfp
Posted
AS far as I know, maltodextrin is made from corn, so it should be okay.

So long as its made in the US or Canada....

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted

Open Original Shared Link are sugars that end in a "ol", like malitol and sorbitol. Your body can't digest them, so they usually end up in the intestines are are digested by the microbes living there. Anyway, that process causes huge gas and, if you eat too much, diarrhea. So there's always a caution about that on the label of those things.

There is one sugar alcohol however that doesn't do that. It is called Open Original Shared Link. It gets absorbed in the blood stream and excreted via urine, so it bypasses that whole intestinal issue. However it is expensive compared to malitol or sorbitol, so manufacturer's rarely use it. I buy it and use it myself when I make no-sugar stuff. But you really need to mix it with other sweeteners.

Sugar alcohols are found naturally in fruits, veggies, milk, but usually not in the quantitites we eat when we have sugarless candy. :P

Maltodextrin isn't a sugar alcohol, so not sure why you have problems with that, unless you're sensitive to corn. Perhaps it isn't the maltodextrin you're reacting to but something else in the same food?

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted

If you're a food scientist wannabe like I am, you'll find this really amazing: Open Original Shared Link

Medical applications

[edit]

Dental care

Xylitol is a "Toothfriendly" sugar substitute. In addition to discouraging tooth decay by replacing dietary sugars, xylitol may actively aid in repairing minor cavities caused by dental caries. Recent research[1] confirms a plaque-reducing effect and suggests that the compound, having some chemical properties similar to sucrose, attracts and then "starves" harmful micro-organisms, allowing the mouth to remineralize damaged teeth with less interruption. (However, this same effect also interferes with the yeast micro-organism and others, so xylitol is inappropriate in making bread, for instance.)

[edit]

Diabetes

Possessing approximately 50% less food energy,[citation needed] xylitol is a low-calorie alternative to table sugar, and is absorbed more slowly than sugar; thus it doesn't contribute to a rapid rise in blood sugar level and the resultant hyperglycemia caused by insufficient insulin response.

[edit]

Osteoporosis

Xylitol also appears to have potential as a treatment for osteoporosis. A group of Finnish researchers have found that dietary xylitol prevents weakening of bones in laboratory rats, and actually improves bone density.[2][3]

[edit]

Ear and upper respiratory infections

Studies[4] [5] have shown that xylitol chewing gum can help prevent ear infections (acute otitis media); the act of chewing and swallowing assists with the disposal of earwax and clearing the middle ear, whilst the presence of xylitol prevents the growth of bacteria in the eustachian tubes which connect the nose and ear. This action that xylitol has on bacteria in the back of the nose is best explained on the site dealing with the nasal application of xylitol. [6] When bacteria enter the body they hold on to our tissues by hanging on to a variety of sugar complexes. The open nature of xylitol and its ability to form many different sugar-like structures appears to interfere with the ability of many bacteria to adhere.[7] Xylitol can be applied nasally through a saline solution containing xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Wash.

[edit]

Candida yeast

A recent report suggests that consumption of xylitol may help control oral infections of Candida yeast; in contrast, galactose, glucose and sucrose may increase proliferation.[8]

They say don't ever use a sugar alcohol in bread because it'll kill the yeast.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


  • 1 year later...
MayaRose Newbie
MayaRose
Posted
However, I know that Sorbitol is even worse. Most of the dextrins, mallitol, and a few others reak havoc and cause excruciating bloat. Does anyone have the same problem and/or know if these additives are somehow related to glutens? I just thought they were alternative sweeteners.

Hi, I'm new, and joined after doing a google search for any connection between sorbitol and gluten. Here's why: I've been taking a Bromelain supplement during the past week, that among other things contains sorbitol. Shortly after I started taking it, I got extremely nauseous and just felt lousy as happens if I have a gluten exposure. I didn't associate the nausea with the bromelain, though, as I started taking a couple of other supplements (recommended by doctor) at the same time, and also got some take-out food that supposedly was gluten-free but could conceivably not have been (cross-contamination or whatever). Anyway, I just today read the fine print on the bromelain label and saw it says "contains wheat/gluten"! I am usually so careful about these things; couldn't believe I missed that. Read through the list of ingredients again and didn't see anything that could be wheat-derived, so I emailed the manufacturer, Source Naturals, to inquire. Got back an email from the company's "technical researcher" saying that sorbitol is the source of the wheat/gluten in the product! I don't see how that's possible, and have emailed back for further explanation. I thought sorbitol was derived either from fruit, veggies, or corn. :(

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted
Got back an email from the company's "technical researcher" saying that sorbitol is the source of the wheat/gluten in the product! I don't see how that's possible, and have emailed back for further explanation. I thought sorbitol was derived either from fruit, veggies, or corn. :(

It is amazing isn't it how they can engineer one toxic and addictive substance into so many forms that it is virtually impossible to find it without a science degree. My biggest shock was the day I looked at some mints I used to eat occasionally and read their new label that said - glucose (wheat). Before that I never would have even thought to question the source of glucose as I always thought it was 'just sugar'.

Centa Newbie
Centa
Posted

I'm familiar with the details of the list of food additives to watch that is linked to this site, but I've been trying to skip maltodextrin, dextrin anything and caramel coloring anyway

Does anyone else have a bloating response when they eat these? Anyone else with a thought on this?

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,855
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Tara M
    Newest Member
    Tara M
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Celiac and dermatitis herpetiformis has taken Me from Me

      By trents · Posted

      Is this man the father of your children?
    • Jillian83
      Celiac and dermatitis herpetiformis has taken Me from Me

      By Jillian83 · Posted

      Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Celiac and dermatitis herpetiformis after years of suffering without answers. I lost my mind. I lost my job. I lost so much time. I lost Me. Conventional doctors are opulent come near me and the one who did sat across the room, misdiagnosed me, pumped me full of steroids which collapsed my entire hip for 6 months. So without answers I began my holistic journey. Fast forward a couple of years and still struggling with a mysterious whole body itchy, crawling “skin hell”, perfect teeth now deteriorating, thick hair now thinning rapidly and no more than a day or 2 at most relief….An acquaintance opened up a functional medicine practice. Cash only, I found a way. Within a month tests clearly showing my off the charts gluten allergy/sensitivity as well as the depletion of vital nutrients due to leaky gut and intestinal damage. dermatitis herpetiformis was more than likely what I was experiencing with my skin. I was happy. I thought this is easy, eat healthy Whole Foods, follow the diet restrictions and I finally get to heal and feel confident and like myself again very soon! 😔 Supplements are very pricey but I got them and began my healing. Which leads to the other major issue: not working, stay at home Mom of young kids, entirely financially dependent on my man of 7 plus years. He’s never been supportive of anything I’ve ever done or been thru. He controls everything. I’m not given much money ever at a time and when he does leave money it’s only enough to possibly get gas. His excuse is that I’ll spend it on other things. So my “allowance” is inconsistent and has conditions. He withholds money from me as punishment for anything he wants. Since being diagnosed, he’s gained a new control tactic to use as punishment. He now is in control of when I get to eat. He asked for proof of my diagnosis and diet bc he said I made it up just to be able to eat expensive organic foods. Then after I sent him my file from my doctor he then said she wasn’t a real doctor. 😡. I go days upon days starving, sometimes breaking down and eating things I shouldn’t bc I’m so sick then I pay horribly while he gets annoyed and angry bc I’m not keeping up with all the duties I’m supposed to be doing. His abuse turns full on when I’m down and it’s in these desperate times when I need his support and care the most that I’m punished with silence, being starved, ignored, belittled. He will create more of a mess just bc I’m unable to get up and clean so that when I am better, I’m so overwhelmed with chores to catch up that the stress causes me to go right back into a flare from hell and the cycle repeats. I’m punished for being sick. I’m belittled for starving and asking for healthy clean water. I’m purposely left out of his life. He won’t even tell me he’s going to the grocery or to get dinner bc he doesn’t want me to ask him for anything. I have no one. I have nothing. Im not better. My supplements ran out and I desperately need Vitamin D3 and a methylated B complex at the very minimal just to function….he stares at me blankly…no, a slight smirk, no words. He’s happiest when im miserable and I am miserable.  this is so long and im condensing as much as I can but this situation is so complicated and disgusting. And it’s currently my life. The “IT” girl, the healthy, beautiful, perfect skin, perfect teeth, thick and curly locks for days, creative and talented IT girl….now I won’t even leave this house bc Im ashamed of what this has dont to my body, my skin. Im disgusted. The stress is keeping me from healing and I think he knows that and that’s why he continues to keep me in that state. He doesn’t want me confident or successful. He doesn’t want me healed and healthy bc then how would he put the blame of all his problems on me? This journey has been hell and I’ve been in Hell before. I’ve been killed by an ex, I’ve been raped, robbed, held hostage, abused beyond nightmares but the cruelty I’ve experienced from him bc of this disease is the coldest I’ve ever experienced. I’ve wanted to give up. Starving and in tears, desperate…I found a local food pantry in our small town so I reached out just saying I had Celiac and was on hard times. This woman is blessing me daily with prepared gluten free meals, donations, educational info, people who know this disease and how they manage life and the blessings just keep coming. But it’s overwhelming and I feel like I don’t deserve it at all. He just glared and I know he’s going to sabotage it somehow. I don’t even know what to do anymore. I’m so broken and just want peace and healing. 
    • cristiana
      Ibuprofen

      By cristiana · Posted

      @Colleen H   I am just curious,  when you were tested for coeliac disease, did the doctors find out if you had any deficiencies? Sometimes muscle pain can be caused by certain deficiencies, for example, magnesium, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium.   Might be worth looking into having some more tests.  Pins and needles can be neuropathy, again caused by deficiencies, such as iron and B12,  which can be reversed if these deficiencies are addressed. In the UK where I live we are usually only tested for iron, B12 and vitamin D deficiencies at diagnosis.   I was very iron anemic and supplementation made a big difference.  B12 was low normal, but in other countries the UK's low normal would be considered a deficiency.  My vitamin D was low normal, and I've been supplementing ever since (when I remember to take it!) My pins and needles definitely started to improve when my known deficiencies were addressed.  My nutritionist also gave me a broad spectrum supplement which really helped, because I suspect I wasn't just deficient in what I mention above but in many other vitamins and minerals.  But a word of warning, don't take iron unless blood tests reveal you actually need it, and if you are taking it your levels must be regularly monitored because too much can make you ill.  (And if you are currently taking iron, that might actually be making your stomach sore - it did mine, so my GP changed my iron supplementation to a gentler form, ferrous gluconate). Lastly, have you been trying to take anything to lessen the pain in your gut?  I get a sore stomach periodically, usually when I've had too much rich food, or when I have had to take an aspirin or certain antibiotics, or after glutening.  When this happens, I take for just a few days a small daily dose of OTC omeprazole.  I also follow a reflux or gastritis diet. There are lots online but the common denominators to these diets is you need to cut out caffeine, alcohol, rich, spicy, acidic food etc and eat small regularly spaced meals.   When I get a sore stomach, I also find it helpful to drink lots of water.  I also find hot water with a few slices of ginger very soothing to sip, or camomile tea.  A wedge pillow at night is good for reflux. Also,  best not to eat a meal 2-3 hours before going to bed. If the stomach pain is getting worse, though, it would be wise to see the doctor again. I hope some of this helps. Cristiana    
    • Me,Sue
      Knowing what to do when feeling unwell.

      By Me,Sue · Posted

      I was diagnosed with coeliac disease a couple of years ago [ish]. I love my food and a variety of food, so it's been hard, as it is with everyone. I try and ensure everything I eat doesn't contain gluten, but occasionally I think something must have got through that has gluten in. Mainly I know because I have to dash to the loo, but recently I have noticed that I feel nauseous after possibly being glutened. I think the thing that I have got better at is knowing what to do when I feel wiped out after a gluten 'episode'. I drink loads of water, and have just started drinking peppermint tea. I also have rehydration powders to drink. I don't feel like eating much, but eventually feel like I need to eat. Gluten free flapjacks, or gluten free cereal, or a small gluten free kids meal are my go to. I am retired, so luckily I can rest, sometimes even going to bed when nothing else works. So I feel that I am getting better at knowing how to try and get back on track. I am also trying to stick to a simpler menu and eat mostly at home so that I can be more confident about what I am eating. THANKS TO THOSE WHO REPLIED ABOUT THE NAUSEA .
    • Francis M
      The Happy Tart review

      By Francis M · Posted

      Thanks. Since the back and forth and promises of review and general stalling went on for more than six months, the credit company will no longer investigate. They have a cutoff of maybe six months.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.