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A question I had and thought I would share my findings for future reference, for people lookign at supplements. Hopefully I cna eventually complie a list of good and bad supplements for people new to atkins if there isn't one already.
My question:
Maltose is a bad sugar and the sugar alcohol Maltinol is acceptable, but I came across what looks to be a variant of them so I questioned if Maltodextrin was good or bad
...In the DANDR it says Maltose is bad, however it sates in chapter 11 sugar alcohol Maltinol does not affect blood sugar thus is acceptable... upon search the net I found out about maltodexrin as follows:
First of all I knew it was bad once I discovered a site and the name of the site grainprocessing.com below I will post a link to the findings so others may read and learn.
my findings:
"MALTRIN® 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).
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are generally sold as dried powders.
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose (sometimes labeled "glucose polymers").
MALTRIN® maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber.
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are not produced from and do not contain malt products.
Corn-based maltodextrins are safe for patients with celiac disease since they do not contain proteins from wheat, barley, oats or rye.
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are not known to contain MSG.
Diabetics should follow the advice of their physicians. MALTRIN® maltodextrin’s glycemic index should be considered metabolically equivalent to glucose (dextrose). "
So in this it is obvious to be the opposite of atkins since "maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber." despite I found it in a low carb product.
then if you look at "maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose" the last ending in -ose thus should steer away from it.
"MALTRIN® maltodextrins are defined by the FDA as products having a DE less than 20. They are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food ingredients. Maltodextrins are excellent solids builders for standard and low-fat products. They are effective spray-drying aids for flavors, fruit juices, and other hard-to-dry products. They also are easily digestible carbohydrates for nutritional beverages."
I hope some of you found this useful!
The site where this information was found: http://www.grainprocessing.com/food/malinfo.html
My question:
Maltose is a bad sugar and the sugar alcohol Maltinol is acceptable, but I came across what looks to be a variant of them so I questioned if Maltodextrin was good or bad
...In the DANDR it says Maltose is bad, however it sates in chapter 11 sugar alcohol Maltinol does not affect blood sugar thus is acceptable... upon search the net I found out about maltodexrin as follows:
First of all I knew it was bad once I discovered a site and the name of the site grainprocessing.com below I will post a link to the findings so others may read and learn.
my findings:
"MALTRIN® 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).
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are generally sold as dried powders.
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose (sometimes labeled "glucose polymers").
MALTRIN® maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber.
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are not produced from and do not contain malt products.
Corn-based maltodextrins are safe for patients with celiac disease since they do not contain proteins from wheat, barley, oats or rye.
MALTRIN® maltodextrins are not known to contain MSG.
Diabetics should follow the advice of their physicians. MALTRIN® maltodextrin’s glycemic index should be considered metabolically equivalent to glucose (dextrose). "
So in this it is obvious to be the opposite of atkins since "maltodextrins do not contain significant quantities of protein, fat or fiber." despite I found it in a low carb product.
then if you look at "maltodextrins are polymers of dextrose" the last ending in -ose thus should steer away from it.
"MALTRIN® maltodextrins are defined by the FDA as products having a DE less than 20. They are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food ingredients. Maltodextrins are excellent solids builders for standard and low-fat products. They are effective spray-drying aids for flavors, fruit juices, and other hard-to-dry products. They also are easily digestible carbohydrates for nutritional beverages."
I hope some of you found this useful!
The site where this information was found: http://www.grainprocessing.com/food/malinfo.html
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