Product Name: Maltodextrin

Synonyms: Dextrin On Sepharose

Molecular Formula: C12H22O11

Molecular Weight: 342.29648

CAS No.: 9050-36-6

EINECS: 232-940-4

Description

Maltodextrin is a white powder with no sweetness that is used as a food additive, often in processed foods and in sports drinks. It is beneficial to anyone taking on rigorous endurance or muscle building exercise as it provides a quickly absorbed intake of carbs, which contribute to the recovery of your normal muscle function.

Benefits

1. Maltodextrin can improve sports performance. As a component of sports drinks and supplements, it helps to maintain energy in endurance activities. In the recovery process after strenuous exercise, it can also supplement the sugar stored in muscles.

2. Drug resistant maltodextrin passes through the stomach and small intestine without digestion, and then is fermented by bacteria in the large intestine. Fermentation produces a small amount of energy and short chain fatty acids, which helps keep colon wall cells healthy and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

3. The amount of maltodextrin added to sugar substitutes to increase volume shall not affect blood glucose. Maltodextrin is consumed with fiber, protein or fat to reduce the effect of maltodextrin because they slow down the absorption of carbohydrates.