Where does maltodextrin come from?

Question

I know it is sugar, but does anyone know what creates it?

Answer 1

Good question =) Maltodextrins are made from corn starch most of the time.

"Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from natural corn starch. The starch is cooked, and then acid and/or enzymes are used to break the starch into smaller polymers (a process similar to that used by the body to digest carbohydrate). Maltodextrins are not made from or contain malt products.

Maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose (sometimes labeled "glucose polymers"). Maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber. Corn-based maltodextrins are safe for patients with celiac disease since they do not contain proteins from wheat, barley, oats or rye. However they may cause reactions in people who have allergies to corn. Since much corn is either GM corn or Gm contaminated maltodextrins may contain GM fragments, unless the product is certified organic. "