Description
Maltodextrine is considered gluten-free even though it may be derived from wheat. Despite being only slightly sweet, maltodextrine will affect your blood sugar. Maltodextrin is a common ingredient in sports drinks to supplement and Enhance energy during workouts. The body digests it as a simple carbohydrate. Studies have shown that maltodextrin supplements can help maintain anaerobic power during exercise, however other studies show no effect.
Good for adding mouth feel and body to extract brews without affecting flavor. Maltodextrin is added to the wort at the same time as the extracts. Maltodextrin is a chain between 4 and 20 dextrose units in length making it only 3% fermentable by brewer’s yeast. It is naturally present in finished beers, up to 6% by weight. This maltodextrin is composed of .5% dextrose, 2.5% Maltose, 3.5% maltoriose, 93.5% higher saccaharides, and is made from corn. Since maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates, some long range bicyclists mix maltodextrins with water as an energy source.
- Used in beverage mixes and sports, energy and nutritional drinks
- Gives creamier head with enhanced body and mouthfeel
- Offers good solubility and an economical source of carbohydrates
- Ideal for maintaining viscosity and body as fat content is reduced
- Generally considered to be a gluten-free complex carbohydrate powder
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