Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 > And I thought that anything that had the word " malt " in it, was > derived from BARLEY!!! Are you positive about that? > Thanks, Cristina-WA Maltodextrin is derived from corn. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 This is from the www.Celiac.com web site. Maltodextrin is prepared as a white powder or concentrated solution by partial hydrolysis of corn starch or potato starch with safe and suitable acids and enzymes. (1) Maltodextrin, when listed on food sold in the USA, must be (per FDA regulation) made from corn or potato. This rule does NOT apply to vitamin or mineral supplements and medications. (2) Kasarda Ph.D., a research chemist specializing on grain proteins, of the United States Department of Agriculture, found that all maltodextrins in the USA are made from corn starch, using enzymes that are NOT derived from wheat, rye, barley, or oats. On that basis he believes that celiacs need not be too concerned about maltodextrins, though he cautions that there is no guarantee that a manufacturer won't change their process to use wheat starch or a gluten-based enzyme in the future. (3) - May 1997 Sprue-Nik News I hope this is helpful. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 If they won't guarantee it, I think we should heed ' advice to verify source each time! (as per 's letter!) Beth R. ....though he cautions that there is no > guarantee > that a manufacturer won't change their process to use wheat starch > or a > gluten-based enzyme in the future. (3) - May 1997 (Maybe some already have done this! I would worry about this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 >>>>>>>This is from the www.Celiac.com web site. Maltodextrin is prepared as a white powder or concentrated solution by partial hydrolysis of corn starch or potato starch with safe and suitable acids and enzymes. (1) Maltodextrin, when listed on food sold in the USA, must be (per FDA regulation) made from corn or potato. This rule does NOT apply to vitamin or mineral supplements and medications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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