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Maltodextrin

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mimommy Contributor
mimommy
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Hello--does anybody know if maltodextrin is ok for gluten free? It seems like it is added to just about everything. I have read several conflicting food lists regarding this additive--including information from my GI. I have researched this on line, as well, but find maltodextrin listed on safe and unsafe gluten-free food lists. I would really appreciate any info. on this--thanks!

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Yes, in the US is is derived from corn. No gluten worries.

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
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It is safe - it is derived from rice, corn, or potato. Open Original Shared Link

FranDaMan Apprentice
FranDaMan
Posted

I'm still new to this myself and any time I see "malt" I just panic! I'm going to assume going forward that maltodextrin is safe for now. But the question arises with all of the recent food issues from Chinese supplements, melamine and such will it be safe in the future? If it becomes imported is there an obligation to name the source or will it be just good old maltowhatever and we're left to guess?

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
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FDA labeling rules apply to all foods sold in the United States, regardless of the country of origin of the product or any ingredients in the product. Wheat would have to be disclosed.

brigala Explorer
brigala
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FDA labeling rules apply to all foods sold in the United States, regardless of the country of origin of the product or any ingredients in the product. Wheat would have to be disclosed.

Of course, children's toys are not allowed to be sold in the US with lead paint, and Chinese melamine-tainted wheat gluten is not allowed to be an ingredient in dog food in the US. It doesn't mean it doesn't happen. :angry:

But... we can't always second-guess what might or might not be in our food that isn't shown on the label. To a large extent, we just have to do the best we can and realize that every time we eat a packaged food there's a risk that something is in it that shouldn't be. I am no more worried about maltodextrin in my food than any other ingredient. But I do try to get things as simple and from-the-source as I can.

-Elizabeth

ang1e0251 Contributor
ang1e0251
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I recently had a problem with a safe tea that I believe was imported. So for me I choose to be very careful with any product that only has an address of a distributor. I think those are made overseas and don't fall under the strict guidelines of US foods.

It didn't used to be a problem for me but now...

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Lisa Mentor
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I recently had a problem with a safe tea that I believe was imported. So for me I choose to be very careful with any product that only has an address of a distributor. I think those are made overseas and don't fall under the strict guidelines of US foods.

It didn't used to be a problem for me but now...

As Peter mentioned "FDA labeling rules apply to all foods sold in the United States, regardless of the country of origin of the product or any ingredients in the product. Wheat would have to be disclosed. "

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