What's The Deal With Maltodextrin?

[Angeldp777]

Can anyone tell me the straight answer on this- can I or can I not eat things with maltodextrin in it? I've read some places it's ok, then it's not ok. I really want to know. As of right now I'm not eating it to be on the safe side. And also, is all types of vinegar safe?

[ravenwoodglass]

Can anyone tell me the straight answer on this- can I or can I not eat things with maltodextrin in it? I've read some places it's ok, then it's not ok. I really want to know. As of right now I'm not eating it to be on the safe side. And also, is all types of vinegar safe?

If an item is made in the US as per FDA regs unless it says otherwise maltodextrin is derived from either corn or potatoes. Food made in other countries are another story.

As far as vinegars go apple cider and wine vinegars with no added flavorings are safe. Rice should be also but check the label for rice malt as that can be made with rice and barley. Distilled vinegars, well that depends on your system. Some of us tolerate gluten grain distilled vinegars and alcohols and some of us don't. For these sometimes the best thing to do is to wait until your healed and then do a challenge. Have something with the suspect vinegar or alcohol daily for a week. You need to stick with established safe foods and beverages during the time. If after a week you still feel fine you most likely will tolerate. A good distilled vinegar that I use is Heinz. It is derived from corn. Their ketchup uses the same vinegar also, at least last time I checked.

[sickchick]

I get severe 'd' from ANY vinegars.... just baby your system for a while

[Angeldp777]

ok thank you. I see the word malt and I get nervous. but I will remember that.

[candiequeen]

I recently read that Maltodextrin in the United States has always been made from corn, however wheat is begining to show up in it (in the United States). I asked on of my commerical food companies to see what their Maltodextrin was made from and she told me I was crazy and get very defensive. I will continue to ask companies that I do business with.

If you are at all in doubt, call the company that makes the item and make them research what their Maltodextrin is made from.

[Lisa]

I recently read that Maltodextrin in the United States has always been made from corn, however wheat is begining to show up in it (in the United States). I asked on of my commerical food companies to see what their Maltodextrin was made from and she told me I was crazy and get very defensive. I will continue to ask companies that I do business with.

If you are at all in doubt, call the company that makes the item and make them research what their Maltodextrin is made from.

I would like to see the documentation for your statement.

It is FDA LAW that should Maltodextrin be derived from a wheat sourse that it MUST be listed as "Maltodextrine (wheat)", in the United States.

[happygirl]

If an item is made in the US as per FDA regs unless it says otherwise maltodextrin is derived from either corn or potatoes. Food made in other countries are another story.

FDA regulations apply to food sold in the US, not where it is made.

FDA on maltodextrin: "corn starch, potato starch, or rice starch"

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[lovegrov]

Maltodextrin in food in the U.S. is EXTREMELY easy. No matter where the food or maltodextrin is made, if it contains wheat it MUST by law list it. Again, it does not matter in the least where the product is made, wheat has to be listed. I've seen it a few times but it's fairly rare in the U.S.

richard